Briarwood Academy vs Martin Luther King Jr Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
Martin Luther King Jr Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Briarwood Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Martin Luther King Jr Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1093 of 1,457 | #432 of 469 |
| National rank | #43881 of 50,301 | #14566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 649 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 15.0).
- •Briarwood Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Briarwood Academy does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Briarwood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Middle is the larger school with 844 students compared with 649.
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 Martin Luther King Jr Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Academy ranks higher (21.5 vs 15.0 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 Martin Luther King Jr Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Academy: 649. Martin Luther King Jr Middle: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Academy and Martin Luther King Jr Middle rank in North Carolina?
Briarwood Academy is 1093rd of 1,457 and Martin Luther King Jr Middle is 432nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).