Mallard Creek High School vs Mallard Creek STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mallard Creek High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,068 students
Mallard Creek STEM Academy
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
961 students
| Measure | Mallard Creek High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Mallard Creek STEM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 528 | #597 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11324 of 16,910 | #34199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,068 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 38% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mallard Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 36.7).
- •Mallard Creek High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Mallard Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 99.9%).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.1).
- •Mallard Creek High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 961.
- •Mallard Creek High School is a public school while Mallard Creek STEM Academy is a charter 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 Mallard Creek High School better than Mallard Creek STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mallard Creek High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 36.7 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 Mallard Creek High School and Mallard Creek STEM Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mallard Creek High School: 2,068. Mallard Creek STEM Academy: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mallard Creek High School and Mallard Creek STEM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Mallard Creek High School is 285th of 528 and Mallard Creek STEM Academy is 597th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).