John A Holmes High vs Starmount High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 374 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A Holmes High
Edenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
554 students
Starmount High
Boonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students
| Measure | John A Holmes High Edenton, North Carolina | Starmount High Boonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 528 | #279 of 528 |
| National rank | #14369 of 16,910 | #10946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 554 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Edenton | Boonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Starmount High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 25.1).
- •Starmount High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Starmount High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Starmount High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 99.5%).
- •John A Holmes High does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.4).
- •Starmount High is the larger school with 556 students compared with 554.
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 John A Holmes High better than Starmount High?
On the Success Index (US), Starmount High ranks higher (40.1 vs 25.1 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 John A Holmes High and Starmount High?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Edenton and Boonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A Holmes High: 554. Starmount High: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A Holmes High and Starmount High rank in North Carolina?
John A Holmes High is 427th of 528 and Starmount High is 279th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).