Piedmont Middle vs Porter Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piedmont Middle
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
Porter Ridge Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
| Measure | Piedmont Middle Monroe, North Carolina | Porter Ridge Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 469 | #475 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5597 of 15,369 | #30659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 980 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| city | Monroe | Indian Trail |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 42.0).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 56.6%).
- •Porter Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.5).
- •Piedmont Middle is the larger school with 980 students compared with 765.
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 Piedmont Middle better than Porter Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Middle ranks higher (59.5 vs 42.0 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 Piedmont Middle and Porter Ridge Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Indian Trail in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Middle: 980. Porter Ridge Elementary: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Middle and Porter Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Piedmont Middle is 76th of 469 and Porter Ridge Elementary is 475th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).