Ashe County Early College High vs Weldon STEM High School Career Academies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 348 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashe County Early College High
West Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–13
143 students
Weldon STEM High School Career Academies
Halifax · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
| Measure | Ashe County Early College High West Jefferson, North Carolina | Weldon STEM High School Career Academies Halifax, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 528 | #511 of 528 |
| National rank | #8704 of 16,910 | #16323 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 143 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 71.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | West Jefferson | Halifax |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashe County Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 13.2).
- •Ashe County Early College High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 15%).
- •Weldon STEM High School Career Academies does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 71.5).
- •Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is the larger school with 145 students compared with 143.
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 Ashe County Early College High better than Weldon STEM High School Career Academies?
On the Success Index (US), Ashe County Early College High ranks higher (48.7 vs 13.2 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 Ashe County Early College High and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies?
About 348 km in a straight line, between West Jefferson and Halifax in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashe County Early College High: 143. Weldon STEM High School Career Academies: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashe County Early College High and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies rank in North Carolina?
Ashe County Early College High is 207th of 528 and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is 511th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).