Hawk Ridge Elementary vs Southwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 198 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
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | Hawk Ridge Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 1,457 | #1002 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3693 of 50,301 | #42459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 640 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 28% |
| city | Charlotte | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 23.8).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 28%).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 639.
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 Southwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawk Ridge Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 23.8 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 Hawk Ridge Elementary and Southwest Elementary?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawk Ridge Elementary: 640. Southwest Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawk Ridge Elementary and Southwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hawk Ridge Elementary is 31st of 1,457 and Southwest Elementary is 1002nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).