Cape Hatteras Secondary School vs North Edgecombe High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Buxton · Public high · Grades 6–12
364 students
North Edgecombe High
Tarboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
| Measure | Cape Hatteras Secondary School Buxton, North Carolina | North Edgecombe High Tarboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 528 | #458 of 528 |
| National rank | #10656 of 16,910 | #15216 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 364 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24.5% |
| city | Buxton | Tarboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 20.3).
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.0).
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 358.
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 Cape Hatteras Secondary School better than North Edgecombe High?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 20.3 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 Cape Hatteras Secondary School and North Edgecombe High?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Tarboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School: 364. North Edgecombe High: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Hatteras Secondary School and North Edgecombe High rank in North Carolina?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 272nd of 528 and North Edgecombe High is 458th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).