Mallard Creek High School vs Ridge Road Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Ridge Road Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Mallard Creek High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Ridge Road Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 528 | #354 of 469 |
| National rank | #11324 of 16,910 | #13514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,068 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| 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 21.6).
- •Mallard Creek High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Mallard Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Ridge Road Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.9%).
- •Ridge Road Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.1).
- •Mallard Creek High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 840.
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 Ridge Road Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mallard Creek High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 21.6 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 Mallard Creek High School and Ridge Road Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mallard Creek High School: 2,068. Ridge Road Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mallard Creek High School and Ridge Road Middle rank in North Carolina?
Mallard Creek High School is 285th of 528 and Ridge Road Middle is 354th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).