SandHoke Early College High vs Upchurch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
SandHoke Early College High
Raeford · Public high · Grades 9–13
418 students
Upchurch Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
| Measure | SandHoke Early College High Raeford, North Carolina | Upchurch Elementary Raeford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 528 | #938 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7765 of 16,910 | #41362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | Raeford | Raeford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SandHoke Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 25.6).
- •SandHoke Early College High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •SandHoke Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 35%).
- •Upchurch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Upchurch Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 22.0).
- •Upchurch Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 418.
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 SandHoke Early College High better than Upchurch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), SandHoke Early College High ranks higher (52.4 vs 25.6 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 SandHoke Early College High and Upchurch Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Raeford and Raeford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
SandHoke Early College High: 418. Upchurch Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do SandHoke Early College High and Upchurch Elementary rank in North Carolina?
SandHoke Early College High is 187th of 528 and Upchurch Elementary is 938th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).