Athens Drive High vs Needham Broughton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Drive High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,156 students
Needham Broughton High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,153 students
| Measure | Athens Drive High Raleigh, North Carolina | Needham Broughton High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 528 | #94 of 528 |
| National rank | #6267 of 16,910 | #4733 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,156 | 2,153 |
| Enrollment | 2,156 | 2,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needham Broughton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 58.1).
- •Needham Broughton High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Needham Broughton High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Needham Broughton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 44%).
- •Athens Drive High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.2).
- •Athens Drive High is the larger school with 2,156 students compared with 2,153.
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 Athens Drive High better than Needham Broughton High?
On the Success Index (US), Needham Broughton High ranks higher (64.2 vs 58.1 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 Athens Drive High and Needham Broughton High?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Drive High: 2,156. Needham Broughton High: 2,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Drive High and Needham Broughton High rank in North Carolina?
Athens Drive High is 138th of 528 and Needham Broughton High is 94th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).