South Central vs Winterville Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Central
Winterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,738 students
Winterville Charter Academy
Winterville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
624 students
| Measure | South Central Winterville, North Carolina | Winterville Charter Academy Winterville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 528 | #774 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13563 of 16,910 | #38297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,738 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 1,738 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Winterville | Winterville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winterville Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 29.0).
- •South Central does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Winterville Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Winterville Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 99.8%).
- •South Central does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.3).
- •South Central is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 624.
- •South Central is a public school while Winterville Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 South Central better than Winterville Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Winterville Charter Academy ranks higher (30.4 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 South Central and Winterville Charter Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Winterville and Winterville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Central: 1,738. Winterville Charter Academy: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Central and Winterville Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
South Central is 390th of 528 and Winterville Charter Academy is 774th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).