Cherryville High vs West Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryville High
Cherryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
484 students
West Lincoln High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
| Measure | Cherryville High Cherryville, North Carolina | West Lincoln High Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 528 | #283 of 528 |
| National rank | #10115 of 16,910 | #11175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 484 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Cherryville | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherryville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 39.1).
- •West Lincoln High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Cherryville High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •West Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Cherryville High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •West Lincoln High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 484.
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 Cherryville High better than West Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), Cherryville High ranks higher (43.3 vs 39.1 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 Cherryville High and West Lincoln High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Cherryville and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryville High: 484. West Lincoln High: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryville High and West Lincoln High rank in North Carolina?
Cherryville High is 247th of 528 and West Lincoln High is 283rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).