- South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Providence High School (1,076 vs. 169).
- South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Providence High School (754 vs. 452).
- South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Providence High School (1,093 vs. 844).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Providence High School (1,076 vs. 169).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Providence High School (754 vs. 452).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Providence High School (1,093 vs. 844).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Providence High School (113 vs. 47).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Mecklenburg High School reported a higher students per counselor than Providence High School (365:1 vs. 337.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
South Mecklenburg High School
$12,198.37
Providence High School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
South Mecklenburg High School
32.6%
Providence High School
32.6%
State revenue share
South Mecklenburg High School
49.2%
Providence High School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
South Mecklenburg High School
18.2%
Providence High School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Mecklenburg High School
28.1%
Providence 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.