Hunter Huss High vs Orange High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Huss High
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Orange High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | Hunter Huss High Gastonia, North Carolina | Orange High Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 528 | #182 of 528 |
| National rank | #15459 of 16,910 | #7520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,165 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| city | Gastonia | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 18.9).
- •Orange High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Orange High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Orange High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Hunter Huss High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.7).
- •Hunter Huss High is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 1,161.
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 Hunter Huss High better than Orange High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange High ranks higher (53.3 vs 18.9 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 Hunter Huss High and Orange High?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunter Huss High: 1,165. Orange High: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunter Huss High and Orange High rank in North Carolina?
Hunter Huss High is 469th of 528 and Orange High is 182nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).