Concord High vs Concord Lake STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,128 students
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Kannapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
856 students
| Measure | Concord High Concord, North Carolina | Concord Lake STEAM Academy Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 528 | #1384 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12579 of 16,910 | #48715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,128 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 1,128 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 50.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 21% |
| city | Concord | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Concord High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 12.4).
- •Concord High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Concord High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Concord High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 50.4).
- •Concord High is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 856.
- •Concord High is a public school while Concord Lake STEAM Academy is a charter 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 Concord High better than Concord Lake STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Concord High ranks higher (33.3 vs 12.4 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 Concord High and Concord Lake STEAM Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Concord and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord High: 1,128. Concord Lake STEAM Academy: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord High and Concord Lake STEAM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Concord High is 342nd of 528 and Concord Lake STEAM Academy is 1384th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).