Aycock Elementary vs STEM Early High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aycock Elementary
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
STEM Early High
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
| Measure | Aycock Elementary Henderson, North Carolina | STEM Early High Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #838 of 1,457 | #101 of 469 |
| National rank | #39682 of 50,301 | #7092 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Early High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 28.2).
- •STEM Early High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •STEM Early High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •STEM Early High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Aycock Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •Aycock Elementary is the larger school with 376 students compared with 281.
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 Aycock Elementary better than STEM Early High?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Early High ranks higher (52.5 vs 28.2 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 Aycock Elementary and STEM Early High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aycock Elementary: 376. STEM Early High: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aycock Elementary and STEM Early High rank in North Carolina?
Aycock Elementary is 838th of 1,457 and STEM Early High is 101st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).