North Garner Middle vs Timber Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Garner Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Timber Drive Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | North Garner Middle Garner, North Carolina | Timber Drive Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 469 | #716 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12375 of 15,369 | #37181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 831 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| city | Garner | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 27.6).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •North Garner Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •North Garner Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 391.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Garner Middle better than Timber Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Drive Elementary ranks higher (32.1 vs 27.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Garner Middle and Timber Drive Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Garner and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Garner Middle: 831. Timber Drive Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Garner Middle and Timber Drive Elementary rank in North Carolina?
North Garner Middle is 286th of 469 and Timber Drive Elementary is 716th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).