Cleveland High vs Garinger High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
Garinger High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,877 students
| Measure | Cleveland High Clayton, North Carolina | Garinger High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 528 | #497 of 528 |
| National rank | #11296 of 16,910 | #15926 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,889 | 1,877 |
| Enrollment | 1,889 | 1,877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 26% |
| city | Clayton | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 16.0).
- •Cleveland High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 26%).
- •Cleveland High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Cleveland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.8%).
- •Garinger High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 23.6).
- •Cleveland High is the larger school with 1,889 students compared with 1,877.
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 Cleveland High better than Garinger High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland High ranks higher (38.6 vs 16.0 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 Cleveland High and Garinger High School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland High: 1,889. Garinger High School: 1,877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland High and Garinger High School rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland High is 284th of 528 and Garinger High School is 497th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).