Charlotte Secondary vs East Mecklenburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte Secondary
Charlotte · Charter high · Grades 6–12
157 students
East Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,422 students
| Measure | Charlotte Secondary Charlotte, North Carolina | East Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 528 | #249 of 528 |
| National rank | #15085 of 16,910 | #10199 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 157 | 2,422 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 2,422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Mecklenburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 21.1).
- •East Mecklenburg High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •East Mecklenburg High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •East Mecklenburg High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.4).
- •East Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 2,422 students compared with 157.
- •Charlotte Secondary is a charter school while East Mecklenburg High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Secondary better than East Mecklenburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Mecklenburg High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 21.1 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 Secondary and East Mecklenburg High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte Secondary: 157. East Mecklenburg High School: 2,422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte Secondary and East Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
Charlotte Secondary is 457th of 528 and East Mecklenburg High School is 249th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).