Cross Creek Early College vs Johnston Co Early College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Creek Early College
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
253 students
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–13
251 students
| Measure | Cross Creek Early College Fayetteville, North Carolina | Johnston Co Early College Academy Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 528 | #136 of 528 |
| National rank | #3572 of 16,910 | #6235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 253 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 35.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 74.5% |
| city | Fayetteville | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross Creek Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 58.3).
- •Cross Creek Early College does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74.5%).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Cross Creek Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 98.8%).
- •Cross Creek Early College does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 35.9).
- •Cross Creek Early College is the larger school with 253 students compared with 251.
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 Cross Creek Early College better than Johnston Co Early College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cross Creek Early College ranks higher (68.9 vs 58.3 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 Cross Creek Early College and Johnston Co Early College Academy?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Creek Early College: 253. Johnston Co Early College Academy: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Creek Early College and Johnston Co Early College Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cross Creek Early College is 71st of 528 and Johnston Co Early College Academy is 136th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).