Ardrey Kell High School vs Ballantyne 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.
Ardrey Kell High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,036 students
Ballantyne Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students
| Measure | Ardrey Kell High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Ballantyne Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 528 | #135 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1146 of 16,910 | #10498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,036 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 3,036 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 68% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardrey Kell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 71.1).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 68%).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 26.2%).
- •Ballantyne Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.9).
- •Ardrey Kell High School is the larger school with 3,036 students compared with 745.
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 Ardrey Kell High School better than Ballantyne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ardrey Kell High School ranks higher (80.8 vs 71.1 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 Ardrey Kell High School and Ballantyne Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardrey Kell High School: 3,036. Ballantyne Elementary: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardrey Kell High School and Ballantyne Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ardrey Kell High School is 10th of 528 and Ballantyne Elementary is 135th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).