First Ward Creative Arts Academy vs Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
239 students
| Measure | First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 1,457 | #195 of 528 |
| National rank | #35967 of 50,301 | #8023 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 64.5% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 33.9).
- •Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 49%).
- •Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 421 students compared with 239.
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 First Ward Creative Arts Academy better than Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences ranks higher (51.4 vs 33.9 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 First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Ward Creative Arts Academy: 421. Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences rank in North Carolina?
First Ward Creative Arts Academy is 667th of 1,457 and Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences is 195th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).