Palisades High School vs Southwest Middle 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.
Palisades High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,332 students
Southwest Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,205 students
| Measure | Palisades High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Southwest Middle School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 528 | #302 of 469 |
| National rank | #12439 of 16,910 | #12700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,332 | 1,205 |
| Enrollment | 2,332 | 1,205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 25.9).
- •Palisades High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.4).
- •Palisades High School is the larger school with 2,332 students compared with 1,205.
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 Palisades High School better than Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades High School ranks higher (34.0 vs 25.9 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 Palisades High School and Southwest Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades High School: 2,332. Southwest Middle School: 1,205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades High School and Southwest Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Palisades High School is 334th of 528 and Southwest Middle School is 302nd of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).