First Ward Creative Arts Academy vs Military and Global Leadership
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
Military and Global Leadership
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
71 students
| Measure | First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Military and Global Leadership Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 1,457 | #453 of 528 |
| National rank | #35967 of 50,301 | #15012 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 15% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 21.6).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 15%).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34.5%).
- •Military and Global Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Military and Global Leadership does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.0).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 421 students compared with 71.
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 Military and Global Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), First Ward Creative Arts Academy ranks higher (33.9 vs 21.6 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 First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Military and Global Leadership?
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. Military and Global Leadership: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Military and Global Leadership rank in North Carolina?
First Ward Creative Arts Academy is 667th of 1,457 and Military and Global Leadership is 453rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).