Northern Middle vs Stories Creek 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.
Northern Middle
Roxboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
Stories Creek Elementary
Roxboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Northern Middle Roxboro, North Carolina | Stories Creek Elementary Roxboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 469 | #498 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13623 of 15,369 | #31418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Roxboro | Roxboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stories Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 20.9).
- •Stories Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Stories Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Stories Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Stories Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Northern Middle is the larger school with 454 students compared with 397.
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 Stories Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stories Creek Elementary ranks higher (40.8 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 Stories Creek Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Roxboro and Roxboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Middle: 454. Stories Creek Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Middle and Stories Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northern Middle is 362nd of 469 and Stories Creek Elementary is 498th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).