Crest High vs West Carteret High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 443 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students
West Carteret High
Morehead City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,095 students
| Measure | Crest High Shelby, North Carolina | West Carteret High Morehead City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 528 | #218 of 528 |
| National rank | #13547 of 16,910 | #9124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,098 | 1,095 |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | 1,095 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 70% |
| city | Shelby | Morehead City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Carteret High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 29.0).
- •West Carteret High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •West Carteret High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •West Carteret High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.7%).
- •Crest High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.3).
- •Crest High is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 1,095.
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 Crest High better than West Carteret High?
On the Success Index (US), West Carteret High ranks higher (47.3 vs 29.0 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 Crest High and West Carteret High?
About 443 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Morehead City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest High: 1,098. West Carteret High: 1,095. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest High and West Carteret High rank in North Carolina?
Crest High is 388th of 528 and West Carteret High is 218th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).