Cox Mill High School vs Highland Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cox Mill High School
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,772 students
Highland Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Cox Mill High School Concord, North Carolina | Highland Creek Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 528 | #244 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2499 of 16,910 | #19864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,772 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,772 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 53% |
| city | Concord | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cox Mill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 57.6).
- •Cox Mill High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Cox Mill High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Cox Mill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 42.1%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.9).
- •Cox Mill High School is the larger school with 1,772 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 High School better than Highland Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cox Mill High School ranks higher (73.3 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 High School and Highland Creek Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Concord and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cox Mill High School: 1,772. Highland Creek Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cox Mill High School and Highland Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cox Mill High School is 45th of 528 and Highland Creek Elementary is 244th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).