Turrentine Middle vs Western Alamance Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Turrentine Middle
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
739 students
Western Alamance Middle
Elon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
837 students
| Measure | Turrentine Middle Burlington, North Carolina | Western Alamance Middle Elon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 469 | #127 of 469 |
| National rank | #14380 of 15,369 | #8394 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 739 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| city | Burlington | Elon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Alamance Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 16.4).
- •Western Alamance Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Western Alamance Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Western Alamance Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 99.6%).
- •Western Alamance Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.5).
- •Western Alamance Middle is the larger school with 837 students compared with 739.
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 Turrentine Middle better than Western Alamance Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Western Alamance Middle ranks higher (46.6 vs 16.4 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 Turrentine Middle and Western Alamance Middle?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Elon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Turrentine Middle: 739. Western Alamance Middle: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Turrentine Middle and Western Alamance Middle rank in North Carolina?
Turrentine Middle is 414th of 469 and Western Alamance Middle is 127th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).