Cochrane Collegiate Academy vs Joseph W Grier Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Joseph W Grier Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Cochrane Collegiate Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Joseph W Grier Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 528 | #1080 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16376 of 16,910 | #43651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 854 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph W Grier Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 12.6).
- •Joseph W Grier Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Joseph W Grier Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Joseph W Grier Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Joseph W Grier Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.4).
- •Cochrane Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 854 students compared with 529.
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 Joseph W Grier Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph W Grier Academy ranks higher (21.9 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 Joseph W Grier Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy: 854. Joseph W Grier Academy: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Joseph W Grier Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy is 514th of 528 and Joseph W Grier Academy is 1080th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).