Challenger Early College High vs Webb A Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 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
Webb A Murray Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students
| Measure | Challenger Early College High Hickory, North Carolina | Webb A Murray Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 528 | #1017 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4030 of 16,910 | #42664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 376 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 34.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 30% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 23.5).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 34.2).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary is the larger school with 380 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 Webb A Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Early College High ranks higher (67.1 vs 23.5 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 Webb A Murray Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Early College High: 376. Webb A Murray Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Early College High and Webb A Murray Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Challenger Early College High is 83rd of 528 and Webb A Murray Elementary is 1017th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).