Crestdale Middle vs Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestdale Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Kennedy Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | Crestdale Middle Matthews, North Carolina | Kennedy Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 469 | #284 of 469 |
| National rank | #3802 of 15,369 | #12350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 989 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| city | Matthews | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestdale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 27.7).
- •Crestdale Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Crestdale Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Crestdale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.6).
- •Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 989.
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 Crestdale Middle better than Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crestdale Middle ranks higher (67.9 vs 27.7 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 Crestdale Middle and Kennedy Middle?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestdale Middle: 989. Kennedy Middle: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestdale Middle and Kennedy Middle rank in North Carolina?
Crestdale Middle is 45th of 469 and Kennedy Middle is 284th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).