Needham Broughton High vs The Exploris School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needham Broughton High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,153 students
The Exploris School
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
448 students
| Measure | Needham Broughton High Raleigh, North Carolina | The Exploris School Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #94 of 528 | #46 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4733 of 16,910 | #4738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,153 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 2,153 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Exploris School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 64.2).
- •The Exploris School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •The Exploris School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •The Exploris School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.2).
- •Needham Broughton High is the larger school with 2,153 students compared with 448.
- •Needham Broughton High is a public school while The Exploris School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Needham Broughton High better than The Exploris School?
On the Success Index (US), The Exploris School ranks higher (80.5 vs 64.2 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 Needham Broughton High and The Exploris School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham Broughton High: 2,153. The Exploris School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham Broughton High and The Exploris School rank in North Carolina?
Needham Broughton High is 94th of 528 and The Exploris School is 46th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).