Connect Academy vs Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in North Carolina, United States, 334 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connect Academy
West End · Public other · Grades K–12
283 students
Highlands School
Highlands · Public other · Grades K–12
344 students
| Measure | Connect Academy West End, North Carolina | Highlands School Highlands, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 283 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | West End | Highlands |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 34.6%).
- •Highlands School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 21.8).
- •Highlands School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 283.
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 Connect Academy better than Highlands 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 Connect Academy and Highlands School?
About 334 km in a straight line, between West End and Highlands in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connect Academy: 283. Highlands School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connect Academy and Highlands School rank in North Carolina?
Connect Academy is unranked and Highlands School is unranked among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).