Garinger High School vs Hidden Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garinger High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,877 students
Hidden Valley Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
808 students
| Measure | Garinger High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Hidden Valley Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 528 | #1301 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15926 of 16,910 | #47486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,877 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.0 vs 15.3).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Garinger High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.9).
- •Garinger High School is the larger school with 1,877 students compared with 808.
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 Garinger High School better than Hidden Valley Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garinger High School and Hidden Valley Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garinger High School: 1,877. Hidden Valley Elementary: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garinger High School and Hidden Valley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Garinger High School is 497th of 528 and Hidden Valley Elementary is 1301st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).