North Lincoln Middle vs Pumpkin Center Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Lincoln Middle
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
295 students
| Measure | North Lincoln Middle Denver, North Carolina | Pumpkin Center Intermediate Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 469 | #555 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3026 of 15,369 | #33175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 774 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| city | Denver | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 38.2).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 99%).
- •Pumpkin Center Intermediate does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •North Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 774 students compared with 295.
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 Lincoln Middle better than Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), North Lincoln Middle ranks higher (71.5 vs 38.2 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 Lincoln Middle and Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Lincoln Middle: 774. Pumpkin Center Intermediate: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Lincoln Middle and Pumpkin Center Intermediate rank in North Carolina?
North Lincoln Middle is 32nd of 469 and Pumpkin Center Intermediate is 555th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).