Carson High vs Currituck County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 422 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson High
China Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,063 students
Currituck County High
Barco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | Carson High China Grove, North Carolina | Currituck County High Barco, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 528 | #229 of 528 |
| National rank | #12723 of 16,910 | #9392 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,063 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | China Grove | Barco |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Currituck County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 32.7).
- •Carson High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Carson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Currituck County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Carson High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.7).
- •Carson High is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 1,061.
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 Carson High better than Currituck County High?
On the Success Index (US), Currituck County High ranks higher (46.2 vs 32.7 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 Carson High and Currituck County High?
About 422 km in a straight line, between China Grove and Barco in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson High: 1,063. Currituck County High: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson High and Currituck County High rank in North Carolina?
Carson High is 348th of 528 and Currituck County High is 229th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).