Northwest Elementary vs Rochelle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
Rochelle Middle
Kinston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary Kinston, North Carolina | Rochelle Middle Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,457 | #468 of 469 |
| National rank | #47876 of 50,301 | #15287 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 504 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 10% |
| city | Kinston | Kinston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 6.4).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Rochelle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.7).
- •Rochelle Middle is the larger school with 517 students compared with 504.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwest Elementary better than Rochelle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary ranks higher (14.5 vs 6.4 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 Northwest Elementary and Rochelle Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary: 504. Rochelle Middle: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary and Rochelle Middle rank in North Carolina?
Northwest Elementary is 1328th of 1,457 and Rochelle Middle is 468th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).