East Henderson High vs Upward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Henderson High
East Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
Upward Elementary
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | East Henderson High East Flat Rock, North Carolina | Upward Elementary Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 528 | #992 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7334 of 16,910 | #42269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 932 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| city | East Flat Rock | Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Henderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 24.1).
- •East Henderson High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •East Henderson High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •East Henderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Upward Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •East Henderson High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 389.
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 East Henderson High better than Upward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Henderson High ranks higher (53.9 vs 24.1 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 East Henderson High and Upward Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between East Flat Rock and Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Henderson High: 932. Upward Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Henderson High and Upward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Henderson High is 173rd of 528 and Upward Elementary is 992nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).