Lucy Ragsdale High vs West Mecklenburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucy Ragsdale High
Jamestown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
| Measure | Lucy Ragsdale High Jamestown, North Carolina | West Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 528 | #493 of 528 |
| National rank | #10564 of 16,910 | #15851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,292 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 26% |
| city | Jamestown | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy Ragsdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 16.6).
- •Lucy Ragsdale High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 26%).
- •Lucy Ragsdale High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 24%).
- •Lucy Ragsdale High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Lucy Ragsdale High is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 1,290.
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 Lucy Ragsdale High better than West Mecklenburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy Ragsdale High ranks higher (41.6 vs 16.6 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 Lucy Ragsdale High and West Mecklenburg High School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucy Ragsdale High: 1,292. West Mecklenburg High School: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucy Ragsdale High and West Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
Lucy Ragsdale High is 269th of 528 and West Mecklenburg High School is 493rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).