Poplin Elementary vs Porter Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplin Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades K–5
756 students
Porter Ridge Middle School
Indian Trail · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,447 students
| Measure | Poplin Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina | Porter Ridge Middle School Indian Trail, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 1,457 | #66 of 469 |
| National rank | #7920 of 50,301 | #5055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 756 | 1,447 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 1,447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| city | Indian Trail | Indian Trail |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 62.0).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 39.7%).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 23.3).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 756.
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 Poplin Elementary better than Porter Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Poplin Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 62.0 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 Poplin Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Indian Trail and Indian Trail in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplin Elementary: 756. Porter Ridge Middle School: 1,447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplin Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Poplin Elementary is 97th of 1,457 and Porter Ridge Middle School is 66th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).