Northern Middle vs Southern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Middle
Roxboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
Southern Middle
Roxboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Northern Middle Roxboro, North Carolina | Southern Middle Roxboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 469 | #235 of 469 |
| National rank | #13623 of 15,369 | #11317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| city | Roxboro | Roxboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 20.9).
- •Southern Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Southern Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Southern Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Southern Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 454.
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 Northern Middle better than Southern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Middle ranks higher (32.9 vs 20.9 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 Northern Middle and Southern Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Roxboro and Roxboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Middle: 454. Southern Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Middle and Southern Middle rank in North Carolina?
Northern Middle is 362nd of 469 and Southern Middle is 235th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).