East Lincoln High vs Southern Nash High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lincoln High
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,047 students
Southern Nash High
Bailey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,048 students
| Measure | East Lincoln High Denver, North Carolina | Southern Nash High Bailey, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 528 | #466 of 528 |
| National rank | #5604 of 16,910 | #15395 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,047 | 1,048 |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | 1,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | Denver | Bailey |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lincoln High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 19.2).
- •East Lincoln High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •East Lincoln High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •East Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 99%).
- •East Lincoln High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.4).
- •Southern Nash High is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 1,047.
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 Lincoln High better than Southern Nash High?
On the Success Index (US), East Lincoln High ranks higher (60.8 vs 19.2 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 East Lincoln High and Southern Nash High?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Denver and Bailey in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lincoln High: 1,047. Southern Nash High: 1,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lincoln High and Southern Nash High rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln High is 116th of 528 and Southern Nash High is 466th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).