Harper Middle College High vs South Academy of International Languages
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Middle College High
Charlotte Β· Public high Β· Grades 11β13
125 students
South Academy of International Languages
Charlotte Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ8
1,259 students
| Measure | Harper Middle College High Charlotte, North Carolina | South Academy of International Languages Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 528 | #99 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1443 of 16,910 | #8103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11β13 | Grades Kβ8 |
| Students | 125 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 31.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | β | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 68% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Harper Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 74.8).
- β’Harper Middle College High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 68%).
- β’Harper Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 34.1%).
- β’South Academy of International Languages does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 31.3).
- β’South Academy of International Languages is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 125.
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 Harper Middle College High better than South Academy of International Languages?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Middle College High ranks higher (78.9 vs 74.8 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 Harper Middle College High and South Academy of International Languages?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Middle College High: 125. South Academy of International Languages: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Middle College High and South Academy of International Languages rank in North Carolina?
Harper Middle College High is 20th of 528 and South Academy of International Languages is 99th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).