Highland Mill Montessori vs Shamrock Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Mill Montessori
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Highland Mill Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina | Shamrock Gardens Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 1,457 | #222 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7129 of 50,301 | #18611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 341 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Mill Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 59.4).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 32.1%).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 532 students compared with 341.
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 Mill Montessori better than Shamrock Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Mill Montessori ranks higher (76.3 vs 59.4 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 Highland Mill Montessori and Shamrock Gardens Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Mill Montessori: 341. Shamrock Gardens Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Mill Montessori and Shamrock Gardens Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Mill Montessori is 81st of 1,457 and Shamrock Gardens Elementary is 222nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).