Piedmont Middle vs Porter Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 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 Middle School
Indian Trail · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,447 students
| Measure | Piedmont Middle Monroe, North Carolina | Porter Ridge Middle School Indian Trail, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 469 | #66 of 469 |
| National rank | #5597 of 15,369 | #5055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 980 | 1,447 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 1,447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Monroe | Indian Trail |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 59.5).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 40.8%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.3).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 980.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Ridge Middle School ranks higher (62.0 vs 59.5 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 Middle School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Indian Trail in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Middle: 980. Porter Ridge Middle School: 1,447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Middle and Porter Ridge Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Piedmont Middle is 76th of 469 and Porter Ridge Middle School is 66th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).