Northside High vs Vance County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
Vance County High School
Henderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,064 students
| Measure | Northside High Jacksonville, North Carolina | Vance County High School Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 528 | #522 of 528 |
| National rank | #9142 of 16,910 | #16585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| city | Jacksonville | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 10.2).
- •Northside High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Northside High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Northside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Northside High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.1).
- •Northside High is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,064.
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 Northside High better than Vance County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside High ranks higher (47.2 vs 10.2 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 Northside High and Vance County High School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside High: 1,067. Vance County High School: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside High and Vance County High School rank in North Carolina?
Northside High is 220th of 528 and Vance County High School is 522nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).