Hibriten High vs Whitnel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hibriten High
Lenoir · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students
Whitnel Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Hibriten High Lenoir, North Carolina | Whitnel Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 528 | #1159 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12702 of 16,910 | #45189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Lenoir | Lenoir |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hibriten High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 19.5).
- •Hibriten High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Hibriten High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Whitnel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Whitnel Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.5).
- •Hibriten High is the larger school with 818 students compared with 330.
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 Hibriten High better than Whitnel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hibriten High ranks higher (32.8 vs 19.5 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 Hibriten High and Whitnel Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lenoir and Lenoir in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hibriten High: 818. Whitnel Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hibriten High and Whitnel Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hibriten High is 347th of 528 and Whitnel Elementary is 1159th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).