East Mecklenburg High School vs Idlewild Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,422 students
Idlewild Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | East Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Idlewild Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 528 | #687 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10199 of 16,910 | #36438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,422 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 2,422 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Mecklenburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 33.2).
- •East Mecklenburg High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.9%).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •East Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 2,422 students compared with 850.
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 East Mecklenburg High School better than Idlewild Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Mecklenburg High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 33.2 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 East Mecklenburg High School and Idlewild Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Mecklenburg High School: 2,422. Idlewild Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Mecklenburg High School and Idlewild Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Mecklenburg High School is 249th of 528 and Idlewild Elementary is 687th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).