Harris Road Middle vs Ridge Road Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Road Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,368 students
Ridge Road Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Harris Road Middle Concord, North Carolina | Ridge Road Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 469 | #354 of 469 |
| National rank | #1936 of 15,369 | #13514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,368 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 27% |
| city | Concord | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Road Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 21.6).
- •Harris Road Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Harris Road Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Harris Road Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Ridge Road Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.1).
- •Harris Road Middle is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 840.
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 Harris Road Middle better than Ridge Road Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harris Road Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 21.6 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 Harris Road Middle and Ridge Road Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Concord and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris Road Middle: 1,368. Ridge Road Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris Road Middle and Ridge Road Middle rank in North Carolina?
Harris Road Middle is 18th of 469 and Ridge Road Middle is 354th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).