Peterson Elementary vs Red Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peterson Elementary
Red Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
539 students
Red Springs High
Red Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
867 students
| Measure | Peterson Elementary Red Springs, North Carolina | Red Springs High Red Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1343 of 1,457 | #392 of 528 |
| National rank | #48028 of 50,301 | #13609 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 539 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| city | Red Springs | Red Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 14.2).
- •Red Springs High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Red Springs High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Red Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Peterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.1).
- •Red Springs High is the larger school with 867 students compared with 539.
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 Peterson Elementary better than Red Springs High?
On the Success Index (US), Red Springs High ranks higher (28.8 vs 14.2 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 Peterson Elementary and Red Springs High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Red Springs and Red Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peterson Elementary: 539. Red Springs High: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peterson Elementary and Red Springs High rank in North Carolina?
Peterson Elementary is 1343rd of 1,457 and Red Springs High is 392nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).