PCS Early College High School vs Ridgewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
PCS Early College High School
Winterville · Public high · Grades 9–13
334 students
Ridgewood Elementary
Winterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | PCS Early College High School Winterville, North Carolina | Ridgewood Elementary Winterville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 528 | #423 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6571 of 16,910 | #28948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| city | Winterville | Winterville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PCS Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 44.5).
- •PCS Early College High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •PCS Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •PCS Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 23.9).
- •Ridgewood Elementary is the larger school with 700 students compared with 334.
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 PCS Early College High School better than Ridgewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), PCS Early College High School ranks higher (57.0 vs 44.5 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 PCS Early College High School and Ridgewood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Winterville and Winterville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
PCS Early College High School: 334. Ridgewood Elementary: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PCS Early College High School and Ridgewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
PCS Early College High School is 152nd of 528 and Ridgewood Elementary is 423rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).