Mallard Creek High School vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 209 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
Wakefield High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,065 students
| Measure | Mallard Creek High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Wakefield High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 528 | #156 of 528 |
| National rank | #11324 of 16,910 | #6693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,068 | 2,065 |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 2,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | Charlotte | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 38.5).
- •Wakefield High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Wakefield High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Wakefield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 99.9%).
- •Mallard Creek High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.7).
- •Mallard Creek High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 2,065.
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 Wakefield High?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield High ranks higher (56.5 vs 38.5 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 Wakefield High?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mallard Creek High School: 2,068. Wakefield High: 2,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mallard Creek High School and Wakefield High rank in North Carolina?
Mallard Creek High School is 285th of 528 and Wakefield High is 156th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).