Fairmont High vs Ledford Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont High
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
Ledford Senior High
Thomasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students
| Measure | Fairmont High Fairmont, North Carolina | Ledford Senior High Thomasville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 528 | #171 of 528 |
| National rank | #15483 of 16,910 | #7294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 780 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 59% |
| city | Fairmont | Thomasville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ledford Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 18.8).
- •Ledford Senior High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 22%).
- •Ledford Senior High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Ledford Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Fairmont High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.9).
- •Fairmont High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 776.
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 Fairmont High better than Ledford Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Ledford Senior High ranks higher (54.1 vs 18.8 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 Fairmont High and Ledford Senior High?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Thomasville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont High: 780. Ledford Senior High: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont High and Ledford Senior High rank in North Carolina?
Fairmont High is 471st of 528 and Ledford Senior High is 171st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).