Hobbton High vs Lakewood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobbton High
Newton Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
Lakewood High
Salemburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
| Measure | Hobbton High Newton Grove, North Carolina | Lakewood High Salemburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 528 | #362 of 528 |
| National rank | #12517 of 16,910 | #13048 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 467 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Newton Grove | Salemburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hobbton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 31.3).
- •Hobbton High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Hobbton High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lakewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Lakewood High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.5).
- •Lakewood High is the larger school with 475 students compared with 467.
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 Hobbton High better than Lakewood High?
On the Success Index (US), Hobbton High ranks higher (33.6 vs 31.3 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 Hobbton High and Lakewood High?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Newton Grove and Salemburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hobbton High: 467. Lakewood High: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hobbton High and Lakewood High rank in North Carolina?
Hobbton High is 338th of 528 and Lakewood High is 362nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).