High Point Central High vs Penn-Griffin Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Point Central High
High Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,005 students
Penn-Griffin Schools
High Point · Public high · Grades 6–12
539 students
| Measure | High Point Central High High Point, North Carolina | Penn-Griffin Schools High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 528 | #353 of 528 |
| National rank | #11912 of 16,910 | #12847 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Point Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 32.2).
- •High Point Central High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •High Point Central High is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 539.
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 High Point Central High better than Penn-Griffin Schools?
On the Success Index (US), High Point Central High ranks higher (36.2 vs 32.2 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 High Point Central High and Penn-Griffin Schools?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Point Central High: 1,005. Penn-Griffin Schools: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Point Central High and Penn-Griffin Schools rank in North Carolina?
High Point Central High is 310th of 528 and Penn-Griffin Schools is 353rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).