Graham High vs Haw River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham High
Graham · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
Haw River Elementary
Haw River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Graham High Graham, North Carolina | Haw River Elementary Haw River, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 528 | #1361 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15556 of 16,910 | #48336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 828 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Graham | Haw River |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 13.4).
- •Graham High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Haw River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Haw River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Haw River Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.8).
- •Graham High is the larger school with 828 students compared with 490.
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 Graham High better than Haw River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Graham High ranks higher (18.3 vs 13.4 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 Graham High and Haw River Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Graham and Haw River in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham High: 828. Haw River Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham High and Haw River Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Graham High is 473rd of 528 and Haw River Elementary is 1361st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).