South Mecklenburg High School vs Sterling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,534 students
Sterling Elementary
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
| Measure | South Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Sterling Elementary Pineville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 528 | #1446 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5830 of 16,910 | #49815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,534 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 2,534 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 20% |
| city | Charlotte | Pineville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Mecklenburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 8.5).
- •South Mecklenburg High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 20%).
- •South Mecklenburg High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 17%).
- •South Mecklenburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 99.6%).
- •South Mecklenburg High School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 17.9).
- •South Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 2,534 students compared with 786.
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 South Mecklenburg High School better than Sterling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Mecklenburg High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 8.5 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 South Mecklenburg High School and Sterling Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Pineville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Mecklenburg High School: 2,534. Sterling Elementary: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Mecklenburg High School and Sterling Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Mecklenburg High School is 121st of 528 and Sterling Elementary is 1446th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).