Albemarle Road Middle 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 Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
Independence High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,024 students
| Measure | Albemarle Road Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Independence High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 469 | #330 of 528 |
| National rank | #14414 of 15,369 | #12411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 945 | 2,024 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 2,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 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 16.1).
- •Independence High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Independence High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Albemarle Road Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 99.9%).
- •Independence High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Independence High School is the larger school with 2,024 students compared with 945.
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 Middle better than Independence High School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 16.1 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 Middle 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 Middle: 945. Independence High School: 2,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albemarle Road Middle and Independence High School rank in North Carolina?
Albemarle Road Middle is 416th of 469 and Independence High School is 330th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).