Albemarle Road Middle vs Piney Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
Piney Grove Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Albemarle Road Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Piney Grove Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 469 | #846 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14414 of 15,369 | #39823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 945 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 45% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 16.1).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Albemarle Road Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.5).
- •Albemarle Road Middle is the larger school with 945 students compared with 441.
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 Piney Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Grove Elementary ranks higher (28.0 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 Piney Grove Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albemarle Road Middle: 945. Piney Grove Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albemarle Road Middle and Piney Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Albemarle Road Middle is 416th of 469 and Piney Grove Elementary is 846th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).