Bailey Middle vs Lakeside Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Middle
Cornelius Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
1,315 students
Lakeside Charter Academy
Cornelius Β· Charter elementary Β· Grades Kβ8
221 students
| Measure | Bailey Middle Cornelius, North Carolina | Lakeside Charter Academy Cornelius, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 469 | #753 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1557 of 15,369 | #38018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades Kβ8 |
| Students | 1,315 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | β |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 24.5% |
| city | Cornelius | Cornelius |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Bailey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 30.8).
- β’Bailey Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 24.5%).
- β’Bailey Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 44.5%).
- β’Lakeside Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.5).
- β’Bailey Middle is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 221.
- β’Bailey Middle is a public school while Lakeside Charter Academy is a charter 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 Bailey Middle better than Lakeside Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bailey Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 30.8 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 Bailey Middle and Lakeside Charter Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Cornelius in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Middle: 1,315. Lakeside Charter Academy: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Middle and Lakeside Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Bailey Middle is 15th of 469 and Lakeside Charter Academy is 753rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).