Chatham Central High vs J S Waters School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Central High
Bear Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
J S Waters School
Goldston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
| Measure | Chatham Central High Bear Creek, North Carolina | J S Waters School Goldston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 528 | #453 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9978 of 16,910 | #29962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 320 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Bear Creek | Goldston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.9 vs 43.0).
- •J S Waters School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Chatham Central High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •J S Waters School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Chatham Central High does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.1).
- •Chatham Central High is the larger school with 320 students compared with 222.
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 Chatham Central High better than J S Waters School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chatham Central High and J S Waters School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek and Goldston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Central High: 320. J S Waters School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Central High and J S Waters School rank in North Carolina?
Chatham Central High is 240th of 528 and J S Waters School is 453rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).