Central Piedmont Early College vs First Ward Creative Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Piedmont Early College
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–13
278 students
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Central Piedmont Early College Charlotte, North Carolina | First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 528 | #667 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13671 of 16,910 | #35967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 49% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 28.4).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 15%).
- •Central Piedmont Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 99.3%).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 27.8).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 421 students compared with 278.
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 Piedmont Early College better than First Ward Creative Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), First Ward Creative Arts Academy ranks higher (33.9 vs 28.4 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 Piedmont Early College and First Ward Creative Arts Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Piedmont Early College: 278. First Ward Creative Arts Academy: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Piedmont Early College and First Ward Creative Arts Academy rank in North Carolina?
Central Piedmont Early College is 396th of 528 and First Ward Creative Arts Academy is 667th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).