Harper Middle College High vs Starmount Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Middle College High
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 11–13
125 students
Starmount Academy of Excellence
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Harper Middle College High Charlotte, North Carolina | Starmount Academy of Excellence Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 528 | #1326 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1443 of 16,910 | #47801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 125 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 31.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 26% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 14.7).
- •Harper Middle College High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 26%).
- •Harper Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Starmount Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 31.3).
- •Starmount Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 416 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 Starmount Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Middle College High ranks higher (78.9 vs 14.7 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 Harper Middle College High and Starmount Academy of Excellence?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Middle College High: 125. Starmount Academy of Excellence: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Middle College High and Starmount Academy of Excellence rank in North Carolina?
Harper Middle College High is 20th of 528 and Starmount Academy of Excellence is 1326th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).