Alexander Early College vs Edgecombe Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 325 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Early College
Taylorsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
Edgecombe Early College High
Tarboro · Public high · Grades 9–13
171 students
| Measure | Alexander Early College Taylorsville, North Carolina | Edgecombe Early College High Tarboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 528 | #147 of 528 |
| National rank | #5938 of 16,910 | #6490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 172 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Taylorsville | Tarboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 57.3).
- •Alexander Early College does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74.5%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 28.7).
- •Alexander Early College is the larger school with 172 students compared with 171.
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 Alexander Early College better than Edgecombe Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Early College ranks higher (59.4 vs 57.3 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 Alexander Early College and Edgecombe Early College High?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Tarboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Early College: 172. Edgecombe Early College High: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Early College and Edgecombe Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Alexander Early College is 125th of 528 and Edgecombe Early College High is 147th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).