American Leadership Academy Charlotte vs Northridge Middle
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.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
277 students
Northridge Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,014 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina | Northridge Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1143 of 1,457 | #359 of 469 |
| National rank | #44871 of 50,301 | #13554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 19.9).
- •Northridge Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Northridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34.5%).
- •American Leadership Academy Charlotte does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 99.7%).
- •American Leadership Academy Charlotte does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.4).
- •Northridge Middle is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 277.
- •American Leadership Academy Charlotte is a charter school while Northridge Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 American Leadership Academy Charlotte better than Northridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Middle ranks higher (21.4 vs 19.9 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 American Leadership Academy Charlotte and Northridge Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte: 277. Northridge Middle: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy Charlotte and Northridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte is 1143rd of 1,457 and Northridge Middle is 359th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).