Central Academy of Technology and Arts vs Walter Bickett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
Walter Bickett Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Central Academy of Technology and Arts Monroe, North Carolina | Walter Bickett Elementary Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 528 | #1016 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #394 of 16,910 | #42663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 875 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 28% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 23.5).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on math proficiency (94% vs 28%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 24%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Walter Bickett Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts is the larger school with 875 students compared with 444.
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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts better than Walter Bickett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Academy of Technology and Arts ranks higher (87.6 vs 23.5 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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts and Walter Bickett Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts: 875. Walter Bickett Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy of Technology and Arts and Walter Bickett Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is 2nd of 528 and Walter Bickett Elementary is 1016th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).