Jacksonville High vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,441 students
Southwest High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
803 students
| Measure | Jacksonville High Jacksonville, North Carolina | Southwest High Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 528 | #350 of 528 |
| National rank | #9232 of 16,910 | #12773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,441 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 32.5).
- •Jacksonville High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Jacksonville High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Jacksonville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 57.3%).
- •Jacksonville High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.1).
- •Jacksonville High is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 803.
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 Jacksonville High better than Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville High ranks higher (46.8 vs 32.5 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 Jacksonville High and Southwest High?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville High: 1,441. Southwest High: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville High and Southwest High rank in North Carolina?
Jacksonville High is 223rd of 528 and Southwest High is 350th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).