Walter M Williams High vs Western Alamance High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walter M Williams High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
Western Alamance High
Elon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,138 students
| Measure | Walter M Williams High Burlington, North Carolina | Western Alamance High Elon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 528 | #177 of 528 |
| National rank | #13198 of 16,910 | #7388 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Burlington | Elon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Alamance High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 30.7).
- •Western Alamance High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Western Alamance High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Western Alamance High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Western Alamance High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.4).
- •Walter M Williams High is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 1,138.
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 Walter M Williams High better than Western Alamance High?
On the Success Index (US), Western Alamance High ranks higher (53.8 vs 30.7 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 Walter M Williams High and Western Alamance High?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Elon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walter M Williams High: 1,206. Western Alamance High: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walter M Williams High and Western Alamance High rank in North Carolina?
Walter M Williams High is 371st of 528 and Western Alamance High is 177th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).