Early College EAST High vs Rutherford Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 459 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College EAST High
Havelock · Public high · Grades 9–13
208 students
Rutherford Early College High School
Spindale · Public high · Grades 9–13
208 students
| Measure | Early College EAST High Havelock, North Carolina | Rutherford Early College High School Spindale, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 528 | #149 of 528 |
| National rank | #1846 of 16,910 | #6507 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 208 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 41.6 | 69.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Havelock | Spindale |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College EAST High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 57.3).
- •Early College EAST High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 98.6%).
- •Early College EAST High does better on students per teacher (41.6 vs 69.3).
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 Early College EAST High better than Rutherford Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Early College EAST High ranks higher (76.5 vs 57.3 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 Early College EAST High and Rutherford Early College High School?
About 459 km in a straight line, between Havelock and Spindale in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College EAST High: 208. Rutherford Early College High School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College EAST High and Rutherford Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Early College EAST High is 28th of 528 and Rutherford Early College High School is 149th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).