Oakboro Choice STEM vs West Stanly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakboro Choice STEM
Oakboro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
353 students
West Stanly Middle School
Locust · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Oakboro Choice STEM Oakboro, North Carolina | West Stanly Middle School Locust, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 1,457 | #212 of 469 |
| National rank | #37433 of 50,301 | #10807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 353 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Oakboro | Locust |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Stanly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 31.7).
- •West Stanly Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Oakboro Choice STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Oakboro Choice STEM does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •West Stanly Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 353.
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 Oakboro Choice STEM better than West Stanly Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Stanly Middle School ranks higher (35.3 vs 31.7 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 Oakboro Choice STEM and West Stanly Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Oakboro and Locust in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakboro Choice STEM: 353. West Stanly Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakboro Choice STEM and West Stanly Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Oakboro Choice STEM is 726th of 1,457 and West Stanly Middle School is 212th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).