Ashe County High vs R-S Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashe County High
West Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students
R-S Central High School
Rutherfordton · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Ashe County High West Jefferson, North Carolina | R-S Central High School Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 528 | #394 of 528 |
| National rank | #11879 of 16,910 | #13630 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 767 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | West Jefferson | Rutherfordton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashe County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 28.7).
- •Ashe County High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Ashe County High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •R-S Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Ashe County High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.8).
- •Ashe County High is the larger school with 767 students compared with 763.
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 High better than R-S Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ashe County High ranks higher (36.3 vs 28.7 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 High and R-S Central High School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between West Jefferson and Rutherfordton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashe County High: 767. R-S Central High School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashe County High and R-S Central High School rank in North Carolina?
Ashe County High is 308th of 528 and R-S Central High School is 394th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).