Henderson Collegiate vs STEM Early High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Collegiate
Henderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,334 students
STEM Early High
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
| Measure | Henderson Collegiate Henderson, North Carolina | STEM Early High Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #101 of 469 |
| National rank | – | #7092 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,334 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson Collegiate does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •STEM Early High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Henderson Collegiate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.9%).
- •Henderson Collegiate does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.6).
- •Henderson Collegiate is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 281.
- •Henderson Collegiate is a charter school while STEM Early 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 Henderson Collegiate better than STEM Early 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 Henderson Collegiate and STEM Early High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson Collegiate: 1,334. STEM Early High: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson Collegiate and STEM Early High rank in North Carolina?
Henderson Collegiate is unranked and STEM Early High is 101st of 469 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).