Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences 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.
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
239 students
Piedmont Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Charlotte, North Carolina | Piedmont Middle School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 528 | #34 of 469 |
| National rank | #8023 of 16,910 | #3147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 239 | 1,108 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 1,108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 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 51.4).
- •Piedmont Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64.5%).
- •Piedmont Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Piedmont Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.5).
- •Piedmont Middle School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 239.
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 Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences better than Piedmont Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Middle School ranks higher (70.9 vs 51.4 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 Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences and Piedmont Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences: 239. Piedmont Middle School: 1,108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences and Piedmont Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences is 195th of 528 and Piedmont Middle School is 34th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).