Davidson Early College vs Hiwassee Dam High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 376 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson Early College
Thomasville · Public high · Grades 9–13
138 students
Hiwassee Dam High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
137 students
| Measure | Davidson Early College Thomasville, North Carolina | Hiwassee Dam High Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 528 | #275 of 528 |
| National rank | #2071 of 16,910 | #10815 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 138 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 34.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 44.5% |
| city | Thomasville | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davidson Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 40.6).
- •Davidson Early College does better on math proficiency (90% vs 44.5%).
- •Davidson Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Davidson Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 97.8%).
- •Hiwassee Dam High does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 34.5).
- •Davidson Early College is the larger school with 138 students compared with 137.
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 Davidson Early College better than Hiwassee Dam High?
On the Success Index (US), Davidson Early College ranks higher (75.3 vs 40.6 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 Davidson Early College and Hiwassee Dam High?
About 376 km in a straight line, between Thomasville and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson Early College: 138. Hiwassee Dam High: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson Early College and Hiwassee Dam High rank in North Carolina?
Davidson Early College is 33rd of 528 and Hiwassee Dam High is 275th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).