Rochelle Middle vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochelle Middle
Kinston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
Southwood Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Rochelle Middle Kinston, North Carolina | Southwood Elementary Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 469 | #650 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15287 of 15,369 | #35544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 517 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| city | Kinston | Kinston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 6.4).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Rochelle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 20.7).
- •Rochelle Middle is the larger school with 517 students compared with 218.
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 Rochelle Middle better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary ranks higher (34.6 vs 6.4 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 Rochelle Middle and Southwood Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rochelle Middle: 517. Southwood Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rochelle Middle and Southwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Rochelle Middle is 468th of 469 and Southwood Elementary is 650th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).