Carmel Middle vs South Charlotte Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students
South Charlotte Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Carmel Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | South Charlotte Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 469 | #19 of 469 |
| National rank | #5963 of 15,369 | #1946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,004 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Charlotte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 57.7).
- •South Charlotte Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •South Charlotte Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •South Charlotte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 36.4%).
- •Carmel Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.3).
- •Carmel Middle is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 770.
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 Carmel Middle better than South Charlotte Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Charlotte Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 57.7 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 Carmel Middle and South Charlotte Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Middle: 1,004. South Charlotte Middle: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Middle and South Charlotte Middle rank in North Carolina?
Carmel Middle is 81st of 469 and South Charlotte Middle is 19th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).