Watauga High vs West Mecklenburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watauga High
Boone · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
| Measure | Watauga High Boone, North Carolina | West Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 528 | #493 of 528 |
| National rank | #3833 of 16,910 | #15851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,289 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Boone | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watauga High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 16.6).
- •Watauga High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Watauga High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 24%).
- •Watauga High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 99.8%).
- •Watauga High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •West Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 1,289.
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 Watauga High better than West Mecklenburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watauga High ranks higher (68.0 vs 16.6 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 Watauga High and West Mecklenburg High School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Boone and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watauga High: 1,289. West Mecklenburg High School: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watauga High and West Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
Watauga High is 78th of 528 and West Mecklenburg High School is 493rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).