Grimsley High vs Overhills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimsley High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,967 students
Overhills High
Spring Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,981 students
| Measure | Grimsley High Greensboro, North Carolina | Overhills High Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 528 | #304 of 528 |
| National rank | #9203 of 16,910 | #11826 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,967 | 1,981 |
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 1,981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 33% |
| city | Greensboro | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grimsley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 36.6).
- •Grimsley High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Grimsley High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Overhills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Grimsley High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 27.1).
- •Overhills High is the larger school with 1,981 students compared with 1,967.
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 Grimsley High better than Overhills High?
On the Success Index (US), Grimsley High ranks higher (46.9 vs 36.6 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 Grimsley High and Overhills High?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimsley High: 1,967. Overhills High: 1,981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimsley High and Overhills High rank in North Carolina?
Grimsley High is 221st of 528 and Overhills High is 304th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).