Gov's Village STEM (Upper) vs Martin Luther King Jr Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gov's Village STEM (Upper)
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 5–8
684 students
Martin Luther King Jr Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Gov's Village STEM (Upper) Charlotte, North Carolina | Martin Luther King Jr Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 469 | #432 of 469 |
| National rank | #12977 of 15,369 | #14566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 684 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gov's Village STEM (Upper) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 15.0).
- •Gov's Village STEM (Upper) does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Gov's Village STEM (Upper) does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Middle is the larger school with 844 students compared with 684.
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 Gov's Village STEM (Upper) better than Martin Luther King Jr Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gov's Village STEM (Upper) ranks higher (24.3 vs 15.0 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 Gov's Village STEM (Upper) and Martin Luther King Jr Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gov's Village STEM (Upper): 684. Martin Luther King Jr Middle: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gov's Village STEM (Upper) and Martin Luther King Jr Middle rank in North Carolina?
Gov's Village STEM (Upper) is 322nd of 469 and Martin Luther King Jr Middle is 432nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).