Garinger High School vs Highland Renaissance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Highland Renaissance Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Garinger High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Highland Renaissance Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 528 | #1346 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15926 of 16,910 | #48131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,877 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garinger High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 13.9).
- •Garinger High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Garinger High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Highland Renaissance Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Highland Renaissance Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Garinger High School is the larger school with 1,877 students compared with 443.
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 Highland Renaissance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Garinger High School ranks higher (16.0 vs 13.9 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 Garinger High School and Highland Renaissance Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garinger High School: 1,877. Highland Renaissance Academy: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garinger High School and Highland Renaissance Academy rank in North Carolina?
Garinger High School is 497th of 528 and Highland Renaissance Academy is 1346th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).