Ardrey Kell High School vs Polo Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Polo Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Ardrey Kell High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Polo Ridge Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 528 | #41 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1146 of 16,910 | #4171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,036 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 3,036 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.8 vs 81.5).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Ardrey Kell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 18.5%).
- •Polo Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.9).
- •Ardrey Kell High School is the larger school with 3,036 students compared with 634.
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 Polo Ridge Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ardrey Kell High School and Polo Ridge Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardrey Kell High School: 3,036. Polo Ridge Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardrey Kell High School and Polo Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ardrey Kell High School is 10th of 528 and Polo Ridge Elementary is 41st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).