McDowell Academy for Innovation vs Stokes Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDowell Academy for Innovation
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–13
158 students
Stokes Early College High School
Walnut Cove · Public high · Grades 9–13
159 students
| Measure | McDowell Academy for Innovation Marion, North Carolina | Stokes Early College High School Walnut Cove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #475 of 528 | #35 of 528 |
| National rank | #15565 of 16,910 | #2110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 158 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Marion | Walnut Cove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stokes Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 18.3).
- •Stokes Early College High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Stokes Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 30%).
- •Stokes Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 98.1%).
- •Stokes Early College High School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.6).
- •Stokes Early College High School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 158.
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 McDowell Academy for Innovation better than Stokes Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Stokes Early College High School ranks higher (75.2 vs 18.3 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 McDowell Academy for Innovation and Stokes Early College High School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Marion and Walnut Cove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDowell Academy for Innovation: 158. Stokes Early College High School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDowell Academy for Innovation and Stokes Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
McDowell Academy for Innovation is 475th of 528 and Stokes Early College High School is 35th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).