Ballantyne Ridge High School vs McAlpine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballantyne Ridge High School
Charlotte · Public other · Grades 9–11
1,414 students
McAlpine Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Ballantyne Ridge High School Charlotte, North Carolina | McAlpine Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #152 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #12213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,414 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 1,414 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAlpine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 40.5%).
- •McAlpine Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.0).
- •Ballantyne Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 535.
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 Ridge High School better than McAlpine 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 Ballantyne Ridge High School and McAlpine Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballantyne Ridge High School: 1,414. McAlpine Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballantyne Ridge High School and McAlpine Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ballantyne Ridge High School is unranked and McAlpine Elementary is 152nd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).