Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School vs Harper Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 5–12
619 students
Harper Middle College High
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 11–13
125 students
| Measure | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School Charlotte, North Carolina | Harper Middle College High Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #110 of 528 | #20 of 528 |
| National rank | #5329 of 16,910 | #1443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 11–13 |
| Students | 619 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 31.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 95% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 61.8).
- •Harper Middle College High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 57%).
- •Harper Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 50.6%).
- •Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 31.3).
- •Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 125.
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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School better than Harper Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Middle College High ranks higher (78.9 vs 61.8 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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School and Harper Middle College High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School: 619. Harper Middle College High: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School and Harper Middle College High rank in North Carolina?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School is 110th of 528 and Harper Middle College High is 20th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).