Garinger High School vs Sugar Creek Charter
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
Sugar Creek Charter
Charlotte · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,591 students
| Measure | Garinger High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Sugar Creek Charter Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #497 of 528 | – |
| National rank | #15926 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,877 | 1,591 |
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 1,591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar Creek Charter does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Sugar Creek Charter does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Sugar Creek Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Garinger High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 23.4).
- •Garinger High School is the larger school with 1,877 students compared with 1,591.
- •Garinger High School is a public school while Sugar Creek Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sugar Creek Charter?
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 Sugar Creek Charter?
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. Sugar Creek Charter: 1,591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garinger High School and Sugar Creek Charter rank in North Carolina?
Garinger High School is 497th of 528 and Sugar Creek Charter is unranked among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).