Southeast Raleigh High vs Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southeast Raleigh High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–13
348 students
| Measure | Southeast Raleigh High Raleigh, North Carolina | Vernon Malone College and Career Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 528 | #153 of 528 |
| National rank | #13147 of 16,910 | #6577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,438 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernon Malone College and Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 30.9).
- •Vernon Malone College and Career Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Vernon Malone College and Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Vernon Malone College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Southeast Raleigh High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.6).
- •Southeast Raleigh High is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 348.
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 Southeast Raleigh High better than Vernon Malone College and Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Vernon Malone College and Career Academy ranks higher (57.0 vs 30.9 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 Southeast Raleigh High and Vernon Malone College and Career Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southeast Raleigh High: 1,438. Vernon Malone College and Career Academy: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southeast Raleigh High and Vernon Malone College and Career Academy rank in North Carolina?
Southeast Raleigh High is 369th of 528 and Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is 153rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).