First Ward Creative Arts Academy vs Piedmont Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 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
Piedmont Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
| Measure | First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Piedmont Middle School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 1,457 | #34 of 469 |
| National rank | #35967 of 50,301 | #3147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 1,108 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 1,108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 73% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 33.9).
- •Piedmont Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 49%).
- •Piedmont Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 38%).
- •Piedmont Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 99.3%).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.5).
- •Piedmont Middle School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 421.
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 Piedmont Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Middle School ranks higher (70.9 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 Piedmont Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Ward Creative Arts Academy: 421. Piedmont Middle School: 1,108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Piedmont Middle School rank in North Carolina?
First Ward Creative Arts Academy is 667th of 1,457 and Piedmont Middle School is 34th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).