Lake Norman Charter vs Merancas Middle College-CPCC
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 555 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Norman Charter
Huntersville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,222 students
Merancas Middle College-CPCC
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 11–13
176 students
| Measure | Lake Norman Charter Huntersville, North Carolina | Merancas Middle College-CPCC Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #50 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #2766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 11–13 |
| Students | 2,222 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 35.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 84.5% |
| city | Huntersville | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merancas Middle College-CPCC does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 75%).
- •Lake Norman Charter does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 35.2).
- •Lake Norman Charter is the larger school with 2,222 students compared with 176.
- •Lake Norman Charter is a charter school while Merancas Middle College-CPCC is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lake Norman Charter better than Merancas Middle College-CPCC?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Norman Charter and Merancas Middle College-CPCC?
About 555 m in a straight line, between Huntersville and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Norman Charter: 2,222. Merancas Middle College-CPCC: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Norman Charter and Merancas Middle College-CPCC rank in North Carolina?
Lake Norman Charter is unranked and Merancas Middle College-CPCC is 50th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).