Cato Middle College High School vs Joseph W Grier Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 595 m 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
Joseph W Grier Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Cato Middle College High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Joseph W Grier Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 528 | #1080 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4452 of 16,910 | #43651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 173 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 34.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 35% |
| 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 21.9).
- •Cato Middle College High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 35%).
- •Cato Middle College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Joseph W Grier Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 34.6).
- •Joseph W Grier Academy is the larger school with 529 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 Joseph W Grier Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cato Middle College High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 21.9 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 Cato Middle College High School and Joseph W Grier Academy?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cato Middle College High School: 173. Joseph W Grier Academy: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cato Middle College High School and Joseph W Grier Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cato Middle College High School is 90th of 528 and Joseph W Grier Academy is 1080th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).