James Kenan High vs Patton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 339 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
Patton High School
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | James Kenan High Warsaw, North Carolina | Patton High School Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 528 | #274 of 528 |
| National rank | #14221 of 16,910 | #10777 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 758 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Warsaw | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 25.8).
- •Patton High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Patton High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Patton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •James Kenan High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 24.4).
- •James Kenan High is the larger school with 758 students compared with 756.
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 Patton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Patton High School ranks higher (40.8 vs 25.8 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 Patton High School?
About 339 km in a straight line, between Warsaw and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Kenan High: 758. Patton High School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Kenan High and Patton High School rank in North Carolina?
James Kenan High is 421st of 528 and Patton High School is 274th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).