West Mecklenburg High School vs. Harding University High School
Should I attend West Mecklenburg High School or Harding University High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Mecklenburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Harding University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,211 students in grades 9-12, West Mecklenburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,619 students in grades 9-12, Harding University High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,211 students
1,619 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1517 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1882 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Graduation Rate
67%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
493
639
Grade 10 Students
330
399
Grade 11 Students
172
299
Grade 12 Students
216
282
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
39%
% Black
54%
55%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
