Peterson Elementary vs Red Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peterson Elementary
Red Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
539 students
Red Springs Middle
Red Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
572 students
| Measure | Peterson Elementary Red Springs, North Carolina | Red Springs Middle Red Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1343 of 1,457 | #452 of 469 |
| National rank | #48028 of 50,301 | #15060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 539 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| city | Red Springs | Red Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 10.4).
- •Peterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Peterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Peterson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Red Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Red Springs Middle is the larger school with 572 students compared with 539.
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 Peterson Elementary better than Red Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Peterson Elementary ranks higher (14.2 vs 10.4 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 Peterson Elementary and Red Springs Middle?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Red Springs and Red Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peterson Elementary: 539. Red Springs Middle: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peterson Elementary and Red Springs Middle rank in North Carolina?
Peterson Elementary is 1343rd of 1,457 and Red Springs Middle is 452nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).