East Wilkes High School vs Lakewood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Wilkes High School
Ronda · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Lakewood High
Salemburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
| Measure | East Wilkes High School Ronda, North Carolina | Lakewood High Salemburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 528 | #362 of 528 |
| National rank | #12838 of 16,910 | #13048 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Ronda | Salemburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.2 vs 31.3).
- •East Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Lakewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Lakewood High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.8).
- •Lakewood High is the larger school with 475 students compared with 469.
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 Wilkes High School better than Lakewood High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Wilkes High School and Lakewood High?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Ronda and Salemburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wilkes High School: 469. Lakewood High: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wilkes High School and Lakewood High rank in North Carolina?
East Wilkes High School is 352nd of 528 and Lakewood High is 362nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).