Porter Ridge Elementary vs Porter Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 612 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porter Ridge Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
Porter Ridge Middle School
Indian Trail · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,447 students
| Measure | Porter Ridge Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina | Porter Ridge Middle School Indian Trail, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 1,457 | #66 of 469 |
| National rank | #30659 of 50,301 | #5055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 765 | 1,447 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 1,447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | Indian Trail | Indian Trail |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 42.0).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 56.6%).
- •Porter Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.3).
- •Porter Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,447 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 Porter Ridge Elementary better than Porter Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Ridge Middle School ranks higher (62.0 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 Porter Ridge Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Indian Trail and Indian Trail in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porter Ridge Elementary: 765. Porter Ridge Middle School: 1,447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porter Ridge Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Porter Ridge Elementary is 475th of 1,457 and Porter Ridge Middle School is 66th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).