Carson High vs Vance County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 212 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
Vance County High School
Henderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,064 students
| Measure | Carson High China Grove, North Carolina | Vance County High School Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 528 | #522 of 528 |
| National rank | #12723 of 16,910 | #16585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,063 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | China Grove | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 10.2).
- •Carson High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Carson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Vance County High School is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 1,063.
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 Vance County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carson High ranks higher (32.7 vs 10.2 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 Vance County High School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between China Grove and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson High: 1,063. Vance County High School: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson High and Vance County High School rank in North Carolina?
Carson High is 348th of 528 and Vance County High School is 522nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).