Garinger High School vs Merry Oaks International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
Merry Oaks International Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
| Measure | Garinger High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Merry Oaks International Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 528 | #1045 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15926 of 16,910 | #43232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,877 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 43% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merry Oaks International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 16.0).
- •Merry Oaks International Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Garinger High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Merry Oaks International Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Merry Oaks International Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.9).
- •Garinger High School is the larger school with 1,877 students compared with 601.
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 Merry Oaks International Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Merry Oaks International Academy ranks higher (22.6 vs 16.0 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 Garinger High School and Merry Oaks International Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garinger High School: 1,877. Merry Oaks International Academy: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garinger High School and Merry Oaks International Academy rank in North Carolina?
Garinger High School is 497th of 528 and Merry Oaks International Academy is 1045th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).