Harding University High School vs Walter M Williams High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 162 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding University High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,204 students
Walter M Williams High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Harding University High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Walter M Williams High Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 528 | #371 of 528 |
| National rank | #15815 of 16,910 | #13198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Charlotte | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter M Williams High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 16.7).
- •Walter M Williams High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Walter M Williams High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Harding University High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.4).
- •Walter M Williams High is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 1,204.
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 Harding University High School better than Walter M Williams High?
On the Success Index (US), Walter M Williams High ranks higher (30.7 vs 16.7 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 Harding University High School and Walter M Williams High?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding University High School: 1,204. Walter M Williams High: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding University High School and Walter M Williams High rank in North Carolina?
Harding University High School is 489th of 528 and Walter M Williams High is 371st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).