South Edgecombe Middle vs SouthWest Edgecombe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Edgecombe Middle
Pinetops · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
SouthWest Edgecombe High
Pinetops · Public high · Grades 9–12
798 students
| Measure | South Edgecombe Middle Pinetops, North Carolina | SouthWest Edgecombe High Pinetops, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 469 | #494 of 528 |
| National rank | #14324 of 15,369 | #15885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Pinetops | Pinetops |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.7 vs 16.3).
- •SouthWest Edgecombe High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •South Edgecombe Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •South Edgecombe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •South Edgecombe Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 22.2).
- •SouthWest Edgecombe High is the larger school with 798 students compared with 271.
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 Edgecombe Middle better than SouthWest Edgecombe High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are South Edgecombe Middle and SouthWest Edgecombe High?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Pinetops and Pinetops in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Edgecombe Middle: 271. SouthWest Edgecombe High: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Edgecombe Middle and SouthWest Edgecombe High rank in North Carolina?
South Edgecombe Middle is 405th of 469 and SouthWest Edgecombe High is 494th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).