Bethware Elementary vs Pinnacle Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethware Elementary
Kings Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
548 students
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Shelby · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,178 students
| Measure | Bethware Elementary Kings Mountain, North Carolina | Pinnacle Classical Academy Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #583 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #33771 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 548 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Kings Mountain | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethware Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Pinnacle Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Bethware Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 28.0).
- •Pinnacle Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 548.
- •Bethware Elementary is a public school while Pinnacle Classical 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 Bethware Elementary better than Pinnacle Classical Academy?
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 Bethware Elementary and Pinnacle Classical Academy?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Kings Mountain and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethware Elementary: 548. Pinnacle Classical Academy: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethware Elementary and Pinnacle Classical Academy rank in North Carolina?
Bethware Elementary is 583rd of 1,457 and Pinnacle Classical Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).