Dixon High vs North Forsyth Magnet High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon High
Holly Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,085 students
North Forsyth Magnet High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students
| Measure | Dixon High Holly Ridge, North Carolina | North Forsyth Magnet High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 528 | #483 of 528 |
| National rank | #9559 of 16,910 | #15705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,085 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Holly Ridge | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 17.4).
- •Dixon High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Dixon High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Dixon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 99.7%).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.0).
- •Dixon High is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 1,084.
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 Dixon High better than North Forsyth Magnet High?
On the Success Index (US), Dixon High ranks higher (45.5 vs 17.4 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 Dixon High and North Forsyth Magnet High?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Holly Ridge and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon High: 1,085. North Forsyth Magnet High: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon High and North Forsyth Magnet High rank in North Carolina?
Dixon High is 232nd of 528 and North Forsyth Magnet High is 483rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).