Orange High vs South Brunswick High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
South Brunswick High
Southport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,154 students
| Measure | Orange High Hillsborough, North Carolina | South Brunswick High Southport, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 528 | #289 of 528 |
| National rank | #7520 of 16,910 | #11355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,161 | 1,154 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 1,154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| city | Hillsborough | Southport |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 38.4).
- •South Brunswick High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Orange High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Orange High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 99.7%).
- •South Brunswick High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.7).
- •Orange High is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 1,154.
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 Orange High better than South Brunswick High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange High ranks higher (53.3 vs 38.4 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 Orange High and South Brunswick High?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Southport in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High: 1,161. South Brunswick High: 1,154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High and South Brunswick High rank in North Carolina?
Orange High is 182nd of 528 and South Brunswick High is 289th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).