Discovery High School vs Weldon STEM High School Career Academies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 335 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
146 students
Weldon STEM High School Career Academies
Halifax · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Newton, North Carolina | Weldon STEM High School Career Academies Halifax, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 528 | #511 of 528 |
| National rank | #2757 of 16,910 | #16323 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 146 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 5% |
| city | Newton | Halifax |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 13.2).
- •Discovery High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 5%).
- •Discovery High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 15%).
- •Discovery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 97.9%).
- •Weldon STEM High School Career Academies does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 24.3).
- •Discovery High School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 145.
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 Discovery High School better than Weldon STEM High School Career Academies?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 13.2 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 Discovery High School and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies?
About 335 km in a straight line, between Newton and Halifax in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 146. Weldon STEM High School Career Academies: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies rank in North Carolina?
Discovery High School is 49th of 528 and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is 511th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).