Druid Hills Academy vs Highland Renaissance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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 Renaissance Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Druid Hills Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Highland Renaissance Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1247 of 1,457 | #1346 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46754 of 50,301 | #48131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 25% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Druid Hills Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 13.9).
- •Highland Renaissance Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 7%).
- •Highland Renaissance Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Druid Hills Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.3%).
- •Druid Hills Academy does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.3).
- •Highland Renaissance Academy is the larger school with 443 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 Renaissance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Druid Hills Academy ranks higher (16.7 vs 13.9 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 Renaissance Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Druid Hills Academy: 288. Highland Renaissance Academy: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Druid Hills Academy and Highland Renaissance Academy rank in North Carolina?
Druid Hills Academy is 1247th of 1,457 and Highland Renaissance Academy is 1346th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).