Cochrane Collegiate Academy vs Garinger High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 6–12
854 students
Garinger High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,877 students
| Measure | Cochrane Collegiate Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Garinger High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 528 | #497 of 528 |
| National rank | #16376 of 16,910 | #15926 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 854 | 1,877 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 1,877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garinger High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 12.6).
- •Garinger High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Garinger High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Cochrane Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Garinger High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.4).
- •Garinger High School is the larger school with 1,877 students compared with 854.
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 Cochrane Collegiate Academy better than Garinger High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garinger High School ranks higher (16.0 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 Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Garinger High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy: 854. Garinger High School: 1,877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Garinger High School rank in North Carolina?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy is 514th of 528 and Garinger High School is 497th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).