Heide Trask High vs Pender Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heide Trask High
Rocky Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
Pender Early College High
Burgaw · Public high · Grades 9–13
215 students
| Measure | Heide Trask High Rocky Point, North Carolina | Pender Early College High Burgaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 528 | #115 of 528 |
| National rank | #14120 of 16,910 | #5567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 732 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 53.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 84.5% |
| city | Rocky Point | Burgaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pender Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 26.3).
- •Pender Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Pender Early College High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 32%).
- •Pender Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Heide Trask High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 53.8).
- •Heide Trask High is the larger school with 732 students compared with 215.
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 Heide Trask High better than Pender Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Pender Early College High ranks higher (61.0 vs 26.3 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 Heide Trask High and Pender Early College High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Burgaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heide Trask High: 732. Pender Early College High: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heide Trask High and Pender Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Heide Trask High is 416th of 528 and Pender Early College High is 115th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).