Mallard Creek STEM Academy vs North Mecklenburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mallard Creek STEM Academy
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
961 students
North Mecklenburg High School
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,854 students
| Measure | Mallard Creek STEM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | North Mecklenburg High School Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 1,457 | #366 of 528 |
| National rank | #34199 of 50,301 | #13120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 961 | 1,854 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 1,854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| city | Charlotte | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 31.0).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •North Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 961.
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy is a charter school while North Mecklenburg High School is a public 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 STEM Academy better than North Mecklenburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mallard Creek STEM Academy ranks higher (36.7 vs 31.0 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 STEM Academy and North Mecklenburg High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mallard Creek STEM Academy: 961. North Mecklenburg High School: 1,854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mallard Creek STEM Academy and North Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
Mallard Creek STEM Academy is 597th of 1,457 and North Mecklenburg High School is 366th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).