Chadbourn Elementary vs West Columbus High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chadbourn Elementary
Chadbourn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
West Columbus High
Cerro Gordo · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students
| Measure | Chadbourn Elementary Chadbourn, North Carolina | West Columbus High Cerro Gordo, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1132 of 1,457 | #317 of 528 |
| National rank | #44713 of 50,301 | #12100 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 233 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Chadbourn | Cerro Gordo |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Columbus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 20.2).
- •West Columbus High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •West Columbus High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •West Columbus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.7%).
- •Chadbourn Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •West Columbus High is the larger school with 459 students compared with 233.
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 Chadbourn Elementary better than West Columbus High?
On the Success Index (US), West Columbus High ranks higher (35.5 vs 20.2 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 Chadbourn Elementary and West Columbus High?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Chadbourn and Cerro Gordo in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chadbourn Elementary: 233. West Columbus High: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chadbourn Elementary and West Columbus High rank in North Carolina?
Chadbourn Elementary is 1132nd of 1,457 and West Columbus High is 317th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).