Elizabeth Lane Elementary vs Providence High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
Matthews ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
702 students
Providence High School
Charlotte ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
2,167 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Lane Elementary Matthews, North Carolina | Providence High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,457 | #7 of 528 |
| National rank | #5776 of 50,301 | #996 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 702 | 2,167 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 2,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 91% |
| city | Matthews | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขProvidence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 78.6).
- โขProvidence High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 78%).
- โขProvidence High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- โขProvidence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 15.5%).
- โขElizabeth Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.6).
- โขProvidence High School is the larger school with 2,167 students compared with 702.
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 Elizabeth Lane Elementary better than Providence High School?
On the Success Index (US), Providence High School ranks higher (82.0 vs 78.6 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 Elizabeth Lane Elementary and Providence High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Lane Elementary: 702. Providence High School: 2,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Lane Elementary and Providence High School rank in North Carolina?
Elizabeth Lane Elementary is 62nd of 1,457 and Providence High School is 7th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).