Edgecombe Early College High vs SouthWest Edgecombe High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgecombe Early College High
Tarboro · Public high · Grades 9–13
171 students
SouthWest Edgecombe High
Pinetops · Public high · Grades 9–12
798 students
| Measure | Edgecombe Early College High Tarboro, North Carolina | SouthWest Edgecombe High Pinetops, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 528 | #494 of 528 |
| National rank | #6490 of 16,910 | #15885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 171 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 32% |
| city | Tarboro | Pinetops |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgecombe Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 16.3).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 32%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 22%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.5%).
- •SouthWest Edgecombe High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.4).
- •SouthWest Edgecombe High is the larger school with 798 students compared with 171.
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 Edgecombe Early College High better than SouthWest Edgecombe High?
On the Success Index (US), Edgecombe Early College High ranks higher (57.3 vs 16.3 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 Edgecombe Early College High and SouthWest Edgecombe High?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Tarboro and Pinetops in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgecombe Early College High: 171. SouthWest Edgecombe High: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgecombe Early College High and SouthWest Edgecombe High rank in North Carolina?
Edgecombe Early College High is 147th of 528 and SouthWest Edgecombe High is 494th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).