Coastal Elementary vs Whitewater Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 330 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Elementary
Holly Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
833 students
Whitewater Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
832 students
| Measure | Coastal Elementary Holly Ridge, North Carolina | Whitewater Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,457 | #1206 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12125 of 50,301 | #45890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 833 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Holly Ridge | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coastal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 18.4).
- •Coastal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Coastal Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.7).
- •Coastal Elementary is the larger school with 833 students compared with 832.
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 Coastal Elementary better than Whitewater Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coastal Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 18.4 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 Coastal Elementary and Whitewater Academy?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Holly Ridge and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal Elementary: 833. Whitewater Academy: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal Elementary and Whitewater Academy rank in North Carolina?
Coastal Elementary is 150th of 1,457 and Whitewater Academy is 1206th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).