Druid Hills Academy vs Williams Secondary Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Williams Secondary Montessori
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 7–12
401 students
| Measure | Druid Hills Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Williams Secondary Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1247 of 1,457 | #56 of 528 |
| National rank | #46754 of 50,301 | #2941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 288 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 47% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Secondary Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 16.7).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 13%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 99%).
- •Druid Hills Academy does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.9).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori is the larger school with 401 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 Williams Secondary Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Secondary Montessori ranks higher (71.5 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 Williams Secondary Montessori?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Druid Hills Academy: 288. Williams Secondary Montessori: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Druid Hills Academy and Williams Secondary Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Druid Hills Academy is 1247th of 1,457 and Williams Secondary Montessori is 56th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).