Northern High vs The School for Creative Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
The School for Creative Studies
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
350 students
| Measure | Northern High Durham, North Carolina | The School for Creative Studies Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 528 | #323 of 528 |
| National rank | #15466 of 16,910 | #12247 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,281 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 1,281 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The School for Creative Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 18.9).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.8%).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 18.6).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 350.
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 Northern High better than The School for Creative Studies?
On the Success Index (US), The School for Creative Studies ranks higher (34.8 vs 18.9 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 Northern High and The School for Creative Studies?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern High: 1,281. The School for Creative Studies: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern High and The School for Creative Studies rank in North Carolina?
Northern High is 470th of 528 and The School for Creative Studies is 323rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).