Bain Elementary vs Independence High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bain Elementary
Mint Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
766 students
Independence High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,024 students
| Measure | Bain Elementary Mint Hill, North Carolina | Independence High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 1,457 | #330 of 528 |
| National rank | #7238 of 50,301 | #12411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 766 | 2,024 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 2,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 48% |
| city | Mint Hill | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 34.1).
- •Bain Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 48%).
- •Bain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Bain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 99.9%).
- •Bain Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.6).
- •Independence High School is the larger school with 2,024 students compared with 766.
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 Bain Elementary better than Independence High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bain Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 34.1 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 Bain Elementary and Independence High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Mint Hill and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bain Elementary: 766. Independence High School: 2,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bain Elementary and Independence High School rank in North Carolina?
Bain Elementary is 85th of 1,457 and Independence High School is 330th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).