Cedar Ridge High vs South Brunswick High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
South Brunswick High
Southport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,154 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge High Hillsborough, North Carolina | South Brunswick High Southport, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 528 | #289 of 528 |
| National rank | #7314 of 16,910 | #11355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,148 | 1,154 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 1,154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| city | Hillsborough | Southport |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 38.4).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 99.7%).
- •South Brunswick High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 24.4).
- •South Brunswick High is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 1,148.
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 Cedar Ridge High better than South Brunswick High?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge High ranks higher (54.0 vs 38.4 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 Cedar Ridge High and South Brunswick High?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Southport in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge High: 1,148. South Brunswick High: 1,154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge High and South Brunswick High rank in North Carolina?
Cedar Ridge High is 172nd of 528 and South Brunswick High is 289th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).