Northwestern High vs Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern High
Rock Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,822 students
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Northwestern High Rock Hill, South Carolina | Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 228 | #193 of 688 |
| National rank | #3822 of 16,910 | #14425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,822 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 1,822 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 60% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 65.6).
- •Northwestern High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Northwestern High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Northwestern High is the larger school with 1,822 students compared with 431.
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 Northwestern High better than Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern High ranks higher (68.0 vs 65.6 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 Northwestern High and Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern High: 1,822. Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern High and Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies rank in South Carolina?
Northwestern High is 97th of 228 and Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is 193rd of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).