Northwest School of the Arts vs West Charlotte High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 937 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest School of the Arts
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 6–12
993 students
West Charlotte High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students
| Measure | Northwest School of the Arts Charlotte, North Carolina | West Charlotte High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 528 | #508 of 528 |
| National rank | #3970 of 16,910 | #16254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 993 | 2,008 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 2,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 25% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 13.8).
- •Northwest School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (66% vs 25%).
- •Northwest School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 21%).
- •Northwest School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 99.9%).
- •Northwest School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.7).
- •West Charlotte High School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 993.
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 Northwest School of the Arts better than West Charlotte High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest School of the Arts ranks higher (67.4 vs 13.8 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 Northwest School of the Arts and West Charlotte High School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest School of the Arts: 993. West Charlotte High School: 2,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest School of the Arts and West Charlotte High School rank in North Carolina?
Northwest School of the Arts is 82nd of 528 and West Charlotte High School is 508th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).