Highland Creek Elementary vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 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
Parkside Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Highland Creek Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Parkside Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,457 | #528 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #19864 of 50,301 | #32425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 39.3).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Highland Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.0).
- •Highland Creek Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 437.
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 Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Creek Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 39.3 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 Parkside Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Creek Elementary: 477. Parkside Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Creek Elementary and Parkside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Creek Elementary is 244th of 1,457 and Parkside Elementary is 528th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).