Overhills Middle vs Spring Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overhills Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Spring Lake Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Overhills Middle Spring Lake, North Carolina | Spring Lake Middle Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 469 | #409 of 469 |
| National rank | #10690 of 15,369 | #14346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 758 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Spring Lake | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overhills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 16.6).
- •Overhills Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Overhills Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Overhills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Spring Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •Overhills Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 500.
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 Overhills Middle better than Spring Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Overhills Middle ranks higher (35.8 vs 16.6 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 Overhills Middle and Spring Lake Middle?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overhills Middle: 758. Spring Lake Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overhills Middle and Spring Lake Middle rank in North Carolina?
Overhills Middle is 201st of 469 and Spring Lake Middle is 409th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).