Cato Middle College High School vs Cochrane Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cato Middle College High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 11–13
173 students
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 6–12
854 students
| Measure | Cato Middle College High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Cochrane Collegiate Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 528 | #514 of 528 |
| National rank | #4452 of 16,910 | #16376 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 11–13 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 173 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 34.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 23% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cato Middle College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 12.6).
- •Cato Middle College High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 23%).
- •Cato Middle College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Cochrane Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 34.6).
- •Cochrane Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 854 students compared with 173.
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 Cato Middle College High School better than Cochrane Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cato Middle College High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 12.6 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 Cato Middle College High School and Cochrane Collegiate Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cato Middle College High School: 173. Cochrane Collegiate Academy: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cato Middle College High School and Cochrane Collegiate Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cato Middle College High School is 90th of 528 and Cochrane Collegiate Academy is 514th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).