Barnette Elementary vs Mountain Island Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnette Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
818 students
Mountain Island Charter School
Mt. Holly · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,782 students
| Measure | Barnette Elementary Huntersville, North Carolina | Mountain Island Charter School Mt. Holly, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #218 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #18376 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 818 | 1,782 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 1,782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Huntersville | Mt. Holly |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Island Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Mountain Island Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Mountain Island Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 33.7%).
- •Barnette Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.8).
- •Mountain Island Charter School is the larger school with 1,782 students compared with 818.
- •Barnette Elementary is a public school while Mountain Island Charter School 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 Barnette Elementary better than Mountain Island Charter School?
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 Barnette Elementary and Mountain Island Charter School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Huntersville and Mt. Holly in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnette Elementary: 818. Mountain Island Charter School: 1,782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnette Elementary and Mountain Island Charter School rank in North Carolina?
Barnette Elementary is 218th of 1,457 and Mountain Island Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).