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School Comparison

Charlotte Lab School
vs.
Harding University High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Charlotte Lab School
Harding University High School
  • Harding University High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Charlotte Lab School (689 vs. 188).
  • Charlotte Lab School reported a higher students per counselor than Harding University High School (651.3:1 vs. 274.5:1).
  • Harding University High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Lab School (245 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Harding University High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Charlotte Lab School (689 vs. 188).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Harding University High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Lab School (245 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Harding University High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Charlotte Lab School (147 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Charlotte Lab School reported a higher students per counselor than Harding University High School (651.3:1 vs. 274.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Harding University High School

5 metrics were reported by Harding University High School. Comparable data for Charlotte Lab School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
65%
Graduating cohort
412
IB enrollment
23
Dual enrollment
5
Gifted & talented
34

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Charlotte Lab School
$11,429.87
Harding University High School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
34.6%
Harding University High School
32.6%
State revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
59.5%
Harding University High School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
5.8%
Harding University High School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Charlotte Lab School
19%
Harding University High School
28.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.