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Butler High School vs. Ardrey Kell High School

Should you attend Butler High School or Ardrey Kell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Butler High School
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ardrey Kell High School
10220 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Butler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Ardrey Kell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,843 students in grades 9-12, Butler High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,605 students in grades 9-12, Ardrey Kell High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,843 students
3,605 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Butler High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ardrey Kell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Butler High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ardrey Kell High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
172 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Butler High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ardrey Kell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Butler High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ardrey Kell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#271 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#46 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Butler High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ardrey Kell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardrey Kell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardrey Kell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardrey Kell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Butler High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ardrey Kell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Butler High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ardrey Kell High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
543
931
Grade 10 Students
471
909
Grade 11 Students
383
850
Grade 12 Students
446
915

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Butler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ardrey Kell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
7%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Butler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ardrey Kell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Butler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ardrey Kell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Butler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ardrey Kell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Butler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ardrey Kell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Butler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ardrey Kell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Butler High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ardrey Kell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Butler High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ardrey Kell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Butler High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ardrey Kell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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