Sun Valley High vs Union County Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sun Valley High
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Union County Early College
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–13
340 students
| Measure | Sun Valley High Monroe, North Carolina | Union County Early College Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 528 | #39 of 528 |
| National rank | #6692 of 16,910 | #2244 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,272 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 82% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 56.5).
- •Union County Early College does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Union County Early College does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Union County Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 46.1%).
- •Sun Valley High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 24.3).
- •Sun Valley High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 340.
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 Sun Valley High better than Union County Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Union County Early College ranks higher (74.5 vs 56.5 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 Sun Valley High and Union County Early College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sun Valley High: 1,272. Union County Early College: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sun Valley High and Union County Early College rank in North Carolina?
Sun Valley High is 155th of 528 and Union County Early College is 39th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).