Druid Hills Academy vs Highland Mill Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Druid Hills Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
Highland Mill Montessori
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
| Measure | Druid Hills Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Highland Mill Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1247 of 1,457 | #81 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46754 of 50,301 | #7129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 288 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 67% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Mill Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 16.7).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on math proficiency (67% vs 7%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 13%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 99%).
- •Druid Hills Academy does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.5).
- •Highland Mill Montessori is the larger school with 341 students compared with 288.
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 Druid Hills Academy better than Highland Mill Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Mill Montessori ranks higher (76.3 vs 16.7 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 Druid Hills Academy and Highland Mill Montessori?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Druid Hills Academy: 288. Highland Mill Montessori: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Druid Hills Academy and Highland Mill Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Druid Hills Academy is 1247th of 1,457 and Highland Mill Montessori is 81st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).