Northern High vs Voyager Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
Voyager Academy
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,360 students
| Measure | Northern High Durham, North Carolina | Voyager Academy Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #470 of 528 | – |
| National rank | #15466 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,281 | 1,360 |
| Enrollment | 1,281 | 1,360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 58% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Voyager Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 26%).
- •Voyager Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Voyager Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Voyager Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.6).
- •Voyager Academy is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 1,281.
- •Northern High is a public school while Voyager Academy 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 Northern High better than Voyager Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northern High and Voyager Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern High: 1,281. Voyager Academy: 1,360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern High and Voyager Academy rank in North Carolina?
Northern High is 470th of 528 and Voyager Academy is unranked among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).