Speight Middle vs W A Pattillo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Speight Middle
Stantonsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
W A Pattillo Middle
Tarboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
| Measure | Speight Middle Stantonsburg, North Carolina | W A Pattillo Middle Tarboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 469 | #437 of 469 |
| National rank | #12935 of 15,369 | #14678 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Stantonsburg | Tarboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Speight Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 14.2).
- •Speight Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Speight Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •Speight Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99%).
- •W A Pattillo Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •W A Pattillo Middle is the larger school with 289 students compared with 281.
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 Speight Middle better than W A Pattillo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Speight Middle ranks higher (24.6 vs 14.2 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 Speight Middle and W A Pattillo Middle?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Stantonsburg and Tarboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Speight Middle: 281. W A Pattillo Middle: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Speight Middle and W A Pattillo Middle rank in North Carolina?
Speight Middle is 318th of 469 and W A Pattillo Middle is 437th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).