Old Main STREAM Academy vs Purnell Swett High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Main STREAM Academy
Pembroke · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
437 students
Purnell Swett High
Pembroke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
| Measure | Old Main STREAM Academy Pembroke, North Carolina | Purnell Swett High Pembroke, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 1,457 | #465 of 528 |
| National rank | #40047 of 50,301 | #15376 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 437 | 1,583 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 1,583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Pembroke | Pembroke |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Main STREAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 19.3).
- •Old Main STREAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Old Main STREAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.4).
- •Purnell Swett High is the larger school with 1,583 students compared with 437.
- •Old Main STREAM Academy is a charter school while Purnell Swett High is a public 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 Old Main STREAM Academy better than Purnell Swett High?
On the Success Index (US), Old Main STREAM Academy ranks higher (27.6 vs 19.3 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 Old Main STREAM Academy and Purnell Swett High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Pembroke in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Main STREAM Academy: 437. Purnell Swett High: 1,583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Main STREAM Academy and Purnell Swett High rank in North Carolina?
Old Main STREAM Academy is 855th of 1,457 and Purnell Swett High is 465th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).