- Harding University High School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Mecklenburg High School (689 vs. 58).
- Harding University High School reported a higher graduating cohort than West Mecklenburg High School (412 vs. 306).
- Harding University High School reported a higher ap enrollment than West Mecklenburg High School (183 vs. 113).
- Graduation rates are within 2 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Harding University High School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Mecklenburg High School (689 vs. 58).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Harding University High School reported a higher graduating cohort than West Mecklenburg High School (412 vs. 306).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Harding University High School reported a higher ap enrollment than West Mecklenburg High School (183 vs. 113).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Harding University High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than West Mecklenburg High School (147 vs. 116).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Harding University High School reported a higher students per counselor than West Mecklenburg High School (274.5:1 vs. 241:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Harding University High School
1 metric was reported by Harding University High School. Comparable data for West Mecklenburg High School is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
23
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Harding University High School
$12,198.37
West Mecklenburg High School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Harding University High School
32.6%
West Mecklenburg High School
32.6%
State revenue share
Harding University High School
49.2%
West Mecklenburg High School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Harding University High School
18.2%
West Mecklenburg High School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Harding University High School
28.1%
West Mecklenburg 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.