Highland Creek Elementary vs Mallard Creek STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Mallard Creek STEM Academy
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
961 students
| Measure | Highland Creek Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Mallard Creek STEM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,457 | #597 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #19864 of 50,301 | #34199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 477 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 36.7).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 97.1%).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Mallard Creek STEM Academy is the larger school with 961 students compared with 477.
- •Highland Creek Elementary is a public school while Mallard Creek STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Highland Creek Elementary better than Mallard Creek STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Creek Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 36.7 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 Highland Creek Elementary and Mallard Creek STEM Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Creek Elementary: 477. Mallard Creek STEM Academy: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Creek Elementary and Mallard Creek STEM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Highland Creek Elementary is 244th of 1,457 and Mallard Creek STEM Academy is 597th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).