Pinkston Street Elementary vs Vance County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinkston Street Elementary
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Vance County High School
Henderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,064 students
| Measure | Pinkston Street Elementary Henderson, North Carolina | Vance County High School Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #780 of 1,457 | #522 of 528 |
| National rank | #38422 of 50,301 | #16585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinkston Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 10.2).
- •Pinkston Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Pinkston Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Pinkston Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Pinkston Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 23.1).
- •Vance County High School is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 262.
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 Pinkston Street Elementary better than Vance County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinkston Street Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 10.2 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 Pinkston Street Elementary and Vance County High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinkston Street Elementary: 262. Vance County High School: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinkston Street Elementary and Vance County High School rank in North Carolina?
Pinkston Street Elementary is 780th of 1,457 and Vance County High School is 522nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).