North Wake College and Career Academy vs Rockingham Co Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Wake College and Career Academy
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–13
346 students
Rockingham Co Early College High
Wentworth · Public high · Grades 9–13
344 students
| Measure | North Wake College and Career Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina | Rockingham Co Early College High Wentworth, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 528 | #159 of 528 |
| National rank | #3821 of 16,910 | #6802 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 346 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 43.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 77% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wentworth |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Wake College and Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 56.0).
- •Rockingham Co Early College High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Rockingham Co Early College High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 99.1%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 43.0).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy is the larger school with 346 students compared with 344.
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 North Wake College and Career Academy better than Rockingham Co Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), North Wake College and Career Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 56.0 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 North Wake College and Career Academy and Rockingham Co Early College High?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wentworth in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Wake College and Career Academy: 346. Rockingham Co Early College High: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Wake College and Career Academy and Rockingham Co Early College High rank in North Carolina?
North Wake College and Career Academy is 77th of 528 and Rockingham Co Early College High is 159th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).