J. M. Alexander Middle vs North Mecklenburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. M. Alexander Middle
Huntersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
North Mecklenburg High School
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,854 students
| Measure | J. M. Alexander Middle Huntersville, North Carolina | North Mecklenburg High School Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 469 | #366 of 528 |
| National rank | #13374 of 15,369 | #13120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 799 | 1,854 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 1,854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| city | Huntersville | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Mecklenburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 22.2).
- •North Mecklenburg High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •North Mecklenburg High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •J. M. Alexander Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •North Mecklenburg High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •North Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 799.
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 J. M. Alexander Middle better than North Mecklenburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Mecklenburg High School ranks higher (31.0 vs 22.2 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 J. M. Alexander Middle and North Mecklenburg High School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Huntersville and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. M. Alexander Middle: 799. North Mecklenburg High School: 1,854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. M. Alexander Middle and North Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
J. M. Alexander Middle is 343rd of 469 and North Mecklenburg High School is 366th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).