Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls vs Lake Myra Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
Wendell · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
567 students
Lake Myra Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students
| Measure | Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls Wendell, North Carolina | Lake Myra Elementary Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,457 | #590 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36486 of 50,301 | #33908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 567 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 56.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Wendell | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Myra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 33.1).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 57.3%).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 56.7).
- •Lake Myra Elementary is the larger school with 722 students compared with 567.
- •Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is a charter school while Lake Myra Elementary is a public 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 Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls better than Lake Myra Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Myra Elementary ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.1 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 Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls and Lake Myra Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls: 567. Lake Myra Elementary: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls and Lake Myra Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is 689th of 1,457 and Lake Myra Elementary is 590th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).