Druid Hills Academy vs Lincoln Heights Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Lincoln Heights Montessori
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
244 students
| Measure | Druid Hills Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Lincoln Heights Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1247 of 1,457 | #188 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46754 of 50,301 | #15459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 288 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 47% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Heights Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 16.7).
- •Lincoln Heights Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Lincoln Heights Montessori does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 13%).
- •Lincoln Heights Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 99%).
- •Druid Hills Academy does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.6).
- •Druid Hills Academy is the larger school with 288 students compared with 244.
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 Lincoln Heights Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Heights Montessori ranks higher (64.0 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 Lincoln Heights Montessori?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Druid Hills Academy: 288. Lincoln Heights Montessori: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Druid Hills Academy and Lincoln Heights Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Druid Hills Academy is 1247th of 1,457 and Lincoln Heights Montessori is 188th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).