Cape Hatteras Secondary School vs Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 432 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
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
369 students
| Measure | Cape Hatteras Secondary School Buxton, North Carolina | Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 528 | #499 of 528 |
| National rank | #10656 of 16,910 | #15996 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 364 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 5% |
| city | Buxton | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 15.5).
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 5%).
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.5).
- •Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is the larger school with 369 students compared with 364.
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 Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 15.5 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 Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School: 364. Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad rank in North Carolina?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 272nd of 528 and Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is 499th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).