Butler High School vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High School
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students
Heritage High
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
| Measure | Butler High School Matthews, North Carolina | Heritage High Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 528 | #79 of 528 |
| National rank | #7059 of 16,910 | #3867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,791 | 1,778 |
| Enrollment | 1,791 | 1,778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Matthews | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 54.9).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 50.1%).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 1,791 students compared with 1,778.
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 Butler High School better than Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (67.8 vs 54.9 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 Butler High School and Heritage High?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 1,791. Heritage High: 1,778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Heritage High rank in North Carolina?
Butler High School is 164th of 528 and Heritage High is 79th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).