Cochrane Collegiate Academy vs Northridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 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
Northridge Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,014 students
| Measure | Cochrane Collegiate Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Northridge Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 528 | #359 of 469 |
| National rank | #16376 of 16,910 | #13554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 854 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 12.6).
- •Northridge Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Northridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Cochrane Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Northridge Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.4).
- •Northridge Middle is the larger school with 1,014 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 Northridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Middle ranks higher (21.4 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 Northridge Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy: 854. Northridge Middle: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Northridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy is 514th of 528 and Northridge Middle is 359th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).