PCS Early College High School vs South Central
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
South Central
Winterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,738 students
| Measure | PCS Early College High School Winterville, North Carolina | South Central Winterville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 528 | #390 of 528 |
| National rank | #6571 of 16,910 | #13563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 1,738 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 1,738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 40% |
| 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 29.0).
- •PCS Early College High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 40%).
- •PCS Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •PCS Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.8%).
- •South Central does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.9).
- •South Central is the larger school with 1,738 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 South Central?
On the Success Index (US), PCS Early College High School ranks higher (57.0 vs 29.0 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 PCS Early College High School and South Central?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Winterville and Winterville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
PCS Early College High School: 334. South Central: 1,738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PCS Early College High School and South Central rank in North Carolina?
PCS Early College High School is 152nd of 528 and South Central is 390th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).