Northwood High vs Perry W Harrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood High
Pittsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Northwood High Pittsboro, North Carolina | Perry W Harrison Elementary Pittsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 528 | #272 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7702 of 16,910 | #21187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Pittsboro | Pittsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 52.6).
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Northwood High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Northwood High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •Northwood High is the larger school with 634 students compared with 262.
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 Northwood High better than Perry W Harrison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Perry W Harrison Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 52.6 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 Northwood High and Perry W Harrison Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsboro and Pittsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood High: 634. Perry W Harrison Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood High and Perry W Harrison Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwood High is 186th of 528 and Perry W Harrison Elementary is 272nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).