Challenger Early College High vs Saint Stephens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Early College High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students
Saint Stephens Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–6
711 students
| Measure | Challenger Early College High Hickory, North Carolina | Saint Stephens Elementary Conover, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 528 | #996 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4030 of 16,910 | #42381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 376 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 34.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 34% |
| city | Hickory | Conover |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 23.9).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 35%).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 34.2).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary is the larger school with 711 students compared with 376.
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 Challenger Early College High better than Saint Stephens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Early College High ranks higher (67.1 vs 23.9 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 Challenger Early College High and Saint Stephens Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Conover in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Early College High: 376. Saint Stephens Elementary: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Early College High and Saint Stephens Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Challenger Early College High is 83rd of 528 and Saint Stephens Elementary is 996th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).