Charles H. Parker Academic Center vs Charlotte Lab School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Charlotte Lab School
Charlotte · Charter other · Grades K–12
807 students
| Measure | Charles H. Parker Academic Center Charlotte, North Carolina | Charlotte Lab School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #388 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #27891 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 472 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles H. Parker Academic Center does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Charlotte Lab School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Charlotte Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Charlotte Lab School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Charlotte Lab School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 472.
- •Charles H. Parker Academic Center is a public school while Charlotte Lab School is a charter 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 Charles H. Parker Academic Center better than Charlotte Lab School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles H. Parker Academic Center and Charlotte Lab School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center: 472. Charlotte Lab School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H. Parker Academic Center and Charlotte Lab School rank in North Carolina?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center is 388th of 1,457 and Charlotte Lab School is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).