Carson High vs South Rowan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 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
South Rowan High
China Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Carson High China Grove, North Carolina | South Rowan High China Grove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 528 | #492 of 528 |
| National rank | #12723 of 16,910 | #15845 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,063 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | China Grove | China Grove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 16.6).
- •Carson High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Carson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •South Rowan High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.1).
- •Carson High is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 932.
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 South Rowan High?
On the Success Index (US), Carson High ranks higher (32.7 vs 16.6 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 South Rowan High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between China Grove and China Grove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson High: 1,063. South Rowan High: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson High and South Rowan High rank in North Carolina?
Carson High is 348th of 528 and South Rowan High is 492nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).