Davidson K-8 School vs Pine Lake Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson K-8 School
Davidson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,185 students
Pine Lake Preparatory
Mooresville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,888 students
| Measure | Davidson K-8 School Davidson, North Carolina | Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #76 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #6627 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,185 | 1,888 |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | 1,888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| city | Davidson | Mooresville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Lake Preparatory does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Pine Lake Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Pine Lake Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •Pine Lake Preparatory is the larger school with 1,888 students compared with 1,185.
- •Davidson K-8 School is a public school while Pine Lake Preparatory is a charter 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 Davidson K-8 School better than Pine Lake Preparatory?
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 Davidson K-8 School and Pine Lake Preparatory?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Davidson and Mooresville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson K-8 School: 1,185. Pine Lake Preparatory: 1,888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson K-8 School and Pine Lake Preparatory rank in North Carolina?
Davidson K-8 School is 76th of 1,457 and Pine Lake Preparatory is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).