Cox Mill High School vs Ridge Road Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 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
Ridge Road Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Cox Mill High School Concord, North Carolina | Ridge Road Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 528 | #354 of 469 |
| National rank | #2499 of 16,910 | #13514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,772 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 1,772 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 27% |
| 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 21.6).
- •Cox Mill High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •Cox Mill High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Cox Mill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Ridge Road Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.9).
- •Cox Mill High School is the larger school with 1,772 students compared with 840.
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 Ridge Road Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cox Mill High School ranks higher (73.3 vs 21.6 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 Ridge Road Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Concord and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cox Mill High School: 1,772. Ridge Road Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cox Mill High School and Ridge Road Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cox Mill High School is 45th of 528 and Ridge Road Middle is 354th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).