Charlotte Lab School vs Irwin Academic Center
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.
Charlotte Lab School
Charlotte · Charter other · Grades K–12
807 students
Irwin Academic Center
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Charlotte Lab School Charlotte, North Carolina | Irwin Academic Center Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #22 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #2616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 807 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 83% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on math proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 50.1%).
- •Charlotte Lab School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Charlotte Lab School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 371.
- •Charlotte Lab School is a charter school while Irwin Academic Center 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 Charlotte Lab School better than Irwin Academic Center?
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 Charlotte Lab School and Irwin Academic Center?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte Lab School: 807. Irwin Academic Center: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte Lab School and Irwin Academic Center rank in North Carolina?
Charlotte Lab School is unranked and Irwin Academic Center is 22nd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).