Cedar Ridge High vs Southern Alamance High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 26 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
Southern Alamance High
Graham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge High Hillsborough, North Carolina | Southern Alamance High Graham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 528 | #258 of 528 |
| National rank | #7314 of 16,910 | #10266 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,148 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Hillsborough | Graham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 42.8).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 49.8%).
- •Southern Alamance High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 24.4).
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 Southern Alamance High?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge High ranks higher (54.0 vs 42.8 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 Southern Alamance High?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Graham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge High: 1,148. Southern Alamance High: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge High and Southern Alamance High rank in North Carolina?
Cedar Ridge High is 172nd of 528 and Southern Alamance High is 258th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).