James Kenan High vs Kenansville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Kenan High
Warsaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
758 students
Kenansville Elementary
Kenansville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
599 students
| Measure | James Kenan High Warsaw, North Carolina | Kenansville Elementary Kenansville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 528 | #1128 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14221 of 16,910 | #44660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 758 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Warsaw | Kenansville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Kenan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 20.3).
- •James Kenan High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Kenansville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Kenansville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •James Kenan High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •James Kenan High is the larger school with 758 students compared with 599.
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 James Kenan High better than Kenansville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Kenan High ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.3 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 James Kenan High and Kenansville Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Warsaw and Kenansville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Kenan High: 758. Kenansville Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Kenan High and Kenansville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
James Kenan High is 421st of 528 and Kenansville Elementary is 1128th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).