Harding University High School vs Westerly Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 963 m 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
Westerly Hills Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
| Measure | Harding University High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Westerly Hills Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 528 | #1373 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15815 of 16,910 | #48549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,204 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 12.9).
- •Westerly Hills Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Harding University High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Westerly Hills Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Westerly Hills Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.2).
- •Harding University High School is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 522.
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 Westerly Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harding University High School ranks higher (16.7 vs 12.9 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 Harding University High School and Westerly Hills Academy?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding University High School: 1,204. Westerly Hills Academy: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding University High School and Westerly Hills Academy rank in North Carolina?
Harding University High School is 489th of 528 and Westerly Hills Academy is 1373rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).