Northwood High vs West Caldwell High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 219 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
West Caldwell High
Lenoir · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students
| Measure | Northwood High Pittsboro, North Carolina | West Caldwell High Lenoir, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 528 | #450 of 528 |
| National rank | #7702 of 16,910 | #14954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 634 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Pittsboro | Lenoir |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 22.0).
- •Northwood High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Northwood High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •West Caldwell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Northwood High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.1).
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 West Caldwell High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood High ranks higher (52.6 vs 22.0 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 Northwood High and West Caldwell High?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Pittsboro and Lenoir in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood High: 634. West Caldwell High: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood High and West Caldwell High rank in North Carolina?
Northwood High is 186th of 528 and West Caldwell High is 450th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).