Concord Lake STEAM Academy vs Kannapolis Middle School 7/8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Kannapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
856 students
Kannapolis Middle School 7/8
Kannapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
782 students
| Measure | Concord Lake STEAM Academy Kannapolis, North Carolina | Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1384 of 1,457 | #384 of 469 |
| National rank | #48715 of 50,301 | #13988 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 856 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 50.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Kannapolis | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 12.4).
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 50.4).
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy is the larger school with 856 students compared with 782.
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy is a charter school while Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 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 Concord Lake STEAM Academy better than Kannapolis Middle School 7/8?
On the Success Index (US), Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 ranks higher (18.7 vs 12.4 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 Concord Lake STEAM Academy and Kannapolis Middle School 7/8?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Kannapolis and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Lake STEAM Academy: 856. Kannapolis Middle School 7/8: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Lake STEAM Academy and Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 rank in North Carolina?
Concord Lake STEAM Academy is 1384th of 1,457 and Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 is 384th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).