Garner High vs Longleaf School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garner High
Garner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students
Longleaf School of the Arts
Raleigh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students
| Measure | Garner High Garner, North Carolina | Longleaf School of the Arts Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #253 of 528 | #17 of 528 |
| National rank | #10222 of 16,910 | #1318 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,670 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| city | Garner | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longleaf School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 42.9).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Garner High is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 405.
- •Garner High is a public school while Longleaf School of the Arts 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 Garner High better than Longleaf School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Longleaf School of the Arts ranks higher (79.7 vs 42.9 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 Garner High and Longleaf School of the Arts?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Garner and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garner High: 1,670. Longleaf School of the Arts: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garner High and Longleaf School of the Arts rank in North Carolina?
Garner High is 253rd of 528 and Longleaf School of the Arts is 17th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).