Ardrey Kell High School vs Hawk Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 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
Hawk Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
| Measure | Ardrey Kell High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Hawk Ridge Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 528 | #31 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1146 of 16,910 | #3693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,036 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 3,036 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 80.8).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 19.5%).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.9).
- •Ardrey Kell High School is the larger school with 3,036 students compared with 640.
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 Hawk Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawk Ridge Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 80.8 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 Hawk Ridge Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardrey Kell High School: 3,036. Hawk Ridge Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardrey Kell High School and Hawk Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ardrey Kell High School is 10th of 528 and Hawk Ridge Elementary is 31st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).