South Edgecombe Middle vs STEM Early High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 91 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
STEM Early High
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
| Measure | South Edgecombe Middle Pinetops, North Carolina | STEM Early High Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 469 | #101 of 469 |
| National rank | #14324 of 15,369 | #7092 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 271 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 54% |
| city | Pinetops | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Early High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 16.7).
- •STEM Early High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •STEM Early High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 27%).
- •South Edgecombe Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.6).
- •STEM Early High is the larger school with 281 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 STEM Early High?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Early High ranks higher (52.5 vs 16.7 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 Edgecombe Middle and STEM Early High?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Pinetops and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Edgecombe Middle: 271. STEM Early High: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Edgecombe Middle and STEM Early High rank in North Carolina?
South Edgecombe Middle is 405th of 469 and STEM Early High is 101st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).