Highland Creek Elementary vs Mallard Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Mallard Creek High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,068 students
| Measure | Highland Creek Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Mallard Creek High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,457 | #285 of 528 |
| National rank | #19864 of 50,301 | #11324 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 2,068 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 2,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 38.5).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 99.9%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.1).
- •Mallard Creek High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 477.
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 Highland Creek Elementary better than Mallard Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Creek Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 38.5 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 Highland Creek Elementary and Mallard Creek High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Creek Elementary: 477. Mallard Creek High School: 2,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Creek Elementary and Mallard Creek High School rank in North Carolina?
Highland Creek Elementary is 244th of 1,457 and Mallard Creek High School is 285th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).