Chatham Early College vs Virginia Cross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Early College
Siler City · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students
Virginia Cross Elementary
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Chatham Early College Siler City, North Carolina | Virginia Cross Elementary Siler City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 528 | #882 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5306 of 16,910 | #40422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 113 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 35% |
| city | Siler City | Siler City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 27.0).
- •Chatham Early College does better on math proficiency (75% vs 35%).
- •Chatham Early College does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 29%).
- •Chatham Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 22.6).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 113.
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 Early College better than Virginia Cross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chatham Early College ranks higher (61.9 vs 27.0 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 Chatham Early College and Virginia Cross Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Siler City and Siler City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Early College: 113. Virginia Cross Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Early College and Virginia Cross Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Chatham Early College is 109th of 528 and Virginia Cross Elementary is 882nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).