Garinger High School vs Shamrock Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 936 m 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
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Garinger High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Shamrock Gardens Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 528 | #222 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15926 of 16,910 | #18611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,877 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 16.0).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.9).
- •Garinger High School is the larger school with 1,877 students compared with 532.
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 Shamrock Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shamrock Gardens Elementary ranks higher (59.4 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 Shamrock Gardens Elementary?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garinger High School: 1,877. Shamrock Gardens Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garinger High School and Shamrock Gardens Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Garinger High School is 497th of 528 and Shamrock Gardens Elementary is 222nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).