Ballantyne Elementary vs West Clayton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballantyne Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students
West Clayton Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
| Measure | Ballantyne Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | West Clayton Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,457 | #1107 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10498 of 50,301 | #44192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 745 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 26% |
| city | Charlotte | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballantyne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 21.1).
- •Ballantyne Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 26%).
- •Ballantyne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Ballantyne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 98.5%).
- •West Clayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.9).
- •Ballantyne Elementary is the larger school with 745 students compared with 742.
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 Ballantyne Elementary better than West Clayton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballantyne Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 21.1 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 Ballantyne Elementary and West Clayton Elementary?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballantyne Elementary: 745. West Clayton Elementary: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballantyne Elementary and West Clayton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ballantyne Elementary is 135th of 1,457 and West Clayton Elementary is 1107th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).