Excelsior Classical Academy vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,032 students
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | Excelsior Classical Academy Durham, North Carolina | Northern High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #470 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #15466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,032 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Excelsior Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Northern High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.2).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 1,032.
- •Excelsior Classical Academy is a charter school while Northern High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excelsior Classical Academy better than Northern 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 Excelsior Classical Academy and Northern High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Classical Academy: 1,032. Northern High: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Classical Academy and Northern High rank in North Carolina?
Excelsior Classical Academy is unranked and Northern High is 470th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).