R Max Abbott Middle vs Terry Sanford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R Max Abbott Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Terry Sanford High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
| Measure | R Max Abbott Middle Fayetteville, North Carolina | Terry Sanford High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 469 | #344 of 528 |
| National rank | #11630 of 15,369 | #12590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 1,201 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 1,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terry Sanford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 31.5).
- •Terry Sanford High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •R Max Abbott Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Terry Sanford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 98.3%).
- •R Max Abbott Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 24.0).
- •Terry Sanford High is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 704.
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 R Max Abbott Middle better than Terry Sanford High?
On the Success Index (US), Terry Sanford High ranks higher (33.3 vs 31.5 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 R Max Abbott Middle and Terry Sanford High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R Max Abbott Middle: 704. Terry Sanford High: 1,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R Max Abbott Middle and Terry Sanford High rank in North Carolina?
R Max Abbott Middle is 251st of 469 and Terry Sanford High is 344th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).