Durham School of Technology vs Pender Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham School of Technology
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
219 students
Pender Early College High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–13
215 students
| Measure | Durham School of Technology Durham, North Carolina | Pender Early College High Burgaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 528 | #115 of 528 |
| National rank | #14257 of 16,910 | #5567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 219 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 53.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 84.5% |
| city | Durham | Burgaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pender Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 25.6).
- •Pender Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 22%).
- •Pender Early College High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •Durham School of Technology does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 53.8).
- •Durham School of Technology is the larger school with 219 students compared with 215.
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 Durham School of Technology better than Pender Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Pender Early College High ranks higher (61.0 vs 25.6 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 Durham School of Technology and Pender Early College High?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Durham and Burgaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham School of Technology: 219. Pender Early College High: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham School of Technology and Pender Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Durham School of Technology is 423rd of 528 and Pender Early College High is 115th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).