Hawk Ridge Elementary vs Polo Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawk Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Polo Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Hawk Ridge Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Polo Ridge Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #31 of 1,457 | #41 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3693 of 50,301 | #4171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 640 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.4 vs 81.5).
- •Polo Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Polo Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Polo Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 19.5%).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 634.
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 Hawk Ridge Elementary better than Polo Ridge Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawk Ridge Elementary and Polo Ridge Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawk Ridge Elementary: 640. Polo Ridge Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawk Ridge Elementary and Polo Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hawk Ridge Elementary is 31st of 1,457 and Polo Ridge Elementary is 41st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).