Cox Mill Elementary vs Highland Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cox Mill Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,086 students
Highland Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Cox Mill Elementary Concord, North Carolina | Highland Creek Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,457 | #244 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1422 of 50,301 | #19864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,086 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 53% |
| city | Concord | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cox Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 57.6).
- •Cox Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 53%).
- •Cox Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Cox Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 42.1%).
- •Cox Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Cox Mill Elementary is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 477.
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 Cox Mill Elementary better than Highland Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cox Mill Elementary ranks higher (87.6 vs 57.6 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 Cox Mill Elementary and Highland Creek Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Concord and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cox Mill Elementary: 1,086. Highland Creek Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cox Mill Elementary and Highland Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cox Mill Elementary is 9th of 1,457 and Highland Creek Elementary is 244th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).