East Mecklenburg High School vs Leesville Road High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 201 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
Leesville Road High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,411 students
| Measure | East Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Leesville Road High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 528 | #47 of 528 |
| National rank | #10199 of 16,910 | #2697 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,422 | 2,411 |
| Enrollment | 2,422 | 2,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| city | Charlotte | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leesville Road High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 43.0).
- •Leesville Road High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Leesville Road High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Leesville Road High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 99.9%).
- •East Mecklenburg High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.8).
- •East Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 2,422 students compared with 2,411.
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 Leesville Road High?
On the Success Index (US), Leesville Road High ranks higher (72.5 vs 43.0 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 Leesville Road High?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Mecklenburg High School: 2,422. Leesville Road High: 2,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Mecklenburg High School and Leesville Road High rank in North Carolina?
East Mecklenburg High School is 249th of 528 and Leesville Road High is 47th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).