Northampton County High School vs Roanoke Rapids High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northampton County High School
Gaston · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students
Roanoke Rapids High School
Roanoke Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students
| Measure | Northampton County High School Gaston, North Carolina | Roanoke Rapids High School Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 528 | #428 of 528 |
| National rank | #16529 of 16,910 | #14374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 36% |
| city | Gaston | Roanoke Rapids |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roanoke Rapids High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 11.0).
- •Roanoke Rapids High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7.5%).
- •Roanoke Rapids High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 5%).
- •Northampton County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Northampton County High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.5).
- •Roanoke Rapids High School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 265.
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 Northampton County High School better than Roanoke Rapids High School?
On the Success Index (US), Roanoke Rapids High School ranks higher (25.1 vs 11.0 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 Northampton County High School and Roanoke Rapids High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northampton County High School: 265. Roanoke Rapids High School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northampton County High School and Roanoke Rapids High School rank in North Carolina?
Northampton County High School is 521st of 528 and Roanoke Rapids High School is 428th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).