Quail Hollow Middle vs South Mecklenburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 628 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quail Hollow Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,534 students
| Measure | Quail Hollow Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | South Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 469 | #121 of 528 |
| National rank | #12341 of 15,369 | #5830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,090 | 2,534 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 2,534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 66% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Mecklenburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 27.8).
- •South Mecklenburg High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •South Mecklenburg High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •South Mecklenburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Quail Hollow Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •South Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 2,534 students compared with 1,090.
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 Quail Hollow Middle better than South Mecklenburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Mecklenburg High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 27.8 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 Quail Hollow Middle and South Mecklenburg High School?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quail Hollow Middle: 1,090. South Mecklenburg High School: 2,534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quail Hollow Middle and South Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
Quail Hollow Middle is 283rd of 469 and South Mecklenburg High School is 121st of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).