Surf City Middle vs Wiley Magnet Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 305 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Surf City Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Wiley Magnet Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Surf City Middle Hampstead, North Carolina | Wiley Magnet Middle Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 469 | #327 of 469 |
| National rank | #4288 of 15,369 | #13054 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 752 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 28% |
| city | Hampstead | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surf City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 23.9).
- •Surf City Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Surf City Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Surf City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Wiley Magnet Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.8).
- •Wiley Magnet Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 752.
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 Surf City Middle better than Wiley Magnet Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Surf City Middle ranks higher (65.5 vs 23.9 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 Surf City Middle and Wiley Magnet Middle?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Surf City Middle: 752. Wiley Magnet Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Surf City Middle and Wiley Magnet Middle rank in North Carolina?
Surf City Middle is 53rd of 469 and Wiley Magnet Middle is 327th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).