North Garner Middle vs Vandora Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 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
Vandora Springs Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | North Garner Middle Garner, North Carolina | Vandora Springs Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 469 | #1003 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12375 of 15,369 | #42467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 831 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| city | Garner | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Garner Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 23.8).
- •North Garner Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •North Garner Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Vandora Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Vandora Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •North Garner Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 582.
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 Vandora Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Garner Middle ranks higher (27.6 vs 23.8 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 Vandora Springs Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Garner and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Garner Middle: 831. Vandora Springs Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Garner Middle and Vandora Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
North Garner Middle is 286th of 469 and Vandora Springs Elementary is 1003rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).