Albemarle Road Elementary vs Independence High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albemarle Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
711 students
Independence High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,024 students
| Measure | Albemarle Road Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Independence High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 1,457 | #330 of 528 |
| National rank | #45133 of 50,301 | #12411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 711 | 2,024 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 2,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 19.5).
- •Independence High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Independence High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Albemarle Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.9%).
- •Albemarle Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.6).
- •Independence High School is the larger school with 2,024 students compared with 711.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albemarle Road Elementary better than Independence High School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albemarle Road Elementary and Independence High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albemarle Road Elementary: 711. Independence High School: 2,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albemarle Road Elementary and Independence High School rank in North Carolina?
Albemarle Road Elementary is 1156th of 1,457 and Independence High School is 330th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).