Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School vs South Academy of International Languages
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 5–12
619 students
South Academy of International Languages
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,259 students
| Measure | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School Charlotte, North Carolina | South Academy of International Languages Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 528 | #99 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5329 of 16,910 | #8103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 619 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Academy of International Languages scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 61.8).
- •South Academy of International Languages does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •South Academy of International Languages does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 50.6%).
- •South Academy of International Languages does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.7).
- •South Academy of International Languages is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 619.
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-Mecklenburg Virtual School better than South Academy of International Languages?
On the Success Index (US), South Academy of International Languages ranks higher (74.8 vs 61.8 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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School and South Academy of International Languages?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School: 619. South Academy of International Languages: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School and South Academy of International Languages rank in North Carolina?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School is 110th of 528 and South Academy of International Languages is 99th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).