Grimsley High vs Marvin Ridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimsley High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,967 students
Marvin Ridge High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,961 students
| Measure | Grimsley High Greensboro, North Carolina | Marvin Ridge High Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #221 of 528 | #5 of 528 |
| National rank | #9203 of 16,910 | #813 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,967 | 1,961 |
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 1,961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 93% |
| city | Greensboro | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 46.9).
- •Marvin Ridge High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 63%).
- •Marvin Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 64%).
- •Marvin Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Grimsley High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.4).
- •Grimsley High is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 1,961.
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 Grimsley High better than Marvin Ridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Marvin Ridge High ranks higher (83.6 vs 46.9 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 Grimsley High and Marvin Ridge High?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimsley High: 1,967. Marvin Ridge High: 1,961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimsley High and Marvin Ridge High rank in North Carolina?
Grimsley High is 221st of 528 and Marvin Ridge High is 5th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).