Harper Middle College High vs Sterling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 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
Sterling Elementary
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
| Measure | Harper Middle College High Charlotte, North Carolina | Sterling Elementary Pineville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 528 | #1446 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1443 of 16,910 | #49815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 125 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 31.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 20% |
| city | Charlotte | Pineville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 8.5).
- •Harper Middle College High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 20%).
- •Harper Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Sterling Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 31.3).
- •Sterling Elementary is the larger school with 786 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 Sterling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Middle College High ranks higher (78.9 vs 8.5 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 Sterling Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Pineville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Middle College High: 125. Sterling Elementary: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Middle College High and Sterling Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Harper Middle College High is 20th of 528 and Sterling Elementary is 1446th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).