Lake Norman High vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 184 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Norman High
Mooresville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Riverside High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,900 students
| Measure | Lake Norman High Mooresville, North Carolina | Riverside High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 528 | #384 of 528 |
| National rank | #3682 of 16,910 | #13513 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,905 | 1,900 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 1,900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 42% |
| city | Mooresville | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Norman High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 29.2).
- •Lake Norman High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Lake Norman High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Lake Norman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Riverside High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.0).
- •Lake Norman High is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 1,900.
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 High better than Riverside High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Norman High ranks higher (68.5 vs 29.2 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 Lake Norman High and Riverside High?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Mooresville and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Norman High: 1,905. Riverside High: 1,900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Norman High and Riverside High rank in North Carolina?
Lake Norman High is 75th of 528 and Riverside High is 384th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).