Enka High vs Enka Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enka High
Candler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Enka Middle
Candler · Public middle · Grades 7–8
588 students
| Measure | Enka High Candler, North Carolina | Enka Middle Candler, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 528 | #257 of 469 |
| National rank | #11606 of 16,910 | #11803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,051 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| city | Candler | Candler |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Enka High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 30.6).
- •Enka High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Enka High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Enka Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Enka Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.7).
- •Enka High is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 588.
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 Enka High better than Enka Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Enka High ranks higher (37.4 vs 30.6 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 Enka High and Enka Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Candler and Candler in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enka High: 1,051. Enka Middle: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enka High and Enka Middle rank in North Carolina?
Enka High is 298th of 528 and Enka Middle is 257th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).