Briarwood Academy vs KIPP Charlotte
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 295 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
KIPP Charlotte
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
813 students
| Measure | Briarwood Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | KIPP Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1093 of 1,457 | #1426 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43881 of 50,301 | #49375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 649 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 10.3).
- •Briarwood Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Briarwood Academy does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •KIPP Charlotte does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •KIPP Charlotte is the larger school with 813 students compared with 649.
- •Briarwood Academy is a public school while KIPP Charlotte 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 Briarwood Academy better than KIPP Charlotte?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Academy ranks higher (21.5 vs 10.3 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 Briarwood Academy and KIPP Charlotte?
About 295 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Academy: 649. KIPP Charlotte: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Academy and KIPP Charlotte rank in North Carolina?
Briarwood Academy is 1093rd of 1,457 and KIPP Charlotte is 1426th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).