Henderson County Early College vs Upward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson County Early College
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–13
197 students
Upward Elementary
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Henderson County Early College Flat Rock, North Carolina | Upward Elementary Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 528 | #992 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2888 of 16,910 | #42269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 197 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 32.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 31% |
| city | Flat Rock | Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 24.1).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 31%).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 33%).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Upward Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 32.8).
- •Upward Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 197.
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 County Early College better than Upward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson County Early College ranks higher (71.7 vs 24.1 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 Henderson County Early College and Upward Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Flat Rock and Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson County Early College: 197. Upward Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson County Early College and Upward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Henderson County Early College is 54th of 528 and Upward Elementary is 992nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).