Highland Mill Montessori vs Sugar Creek Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Sugar Creek Charter
Charlotte · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,591 students
| Measure | Highland Mill Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina | Sugar Creek Charter Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #81 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #7129 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,591 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on math proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 96.6%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 23.4).
- •Sugar Creek Charter is the larger school with 1,591 students compared with 341.
- •Highland Mill Montessori is a public school while Sugar Creek Charter 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 Mill Montessori better than Sugar Creek Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Mill Montessori and Sugar Creek Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Mill Montessori: 341. Sugar Creek Charter: 1,591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Mill Montessori and Sugar Creek Charter rank in North Carolina?
Highland Mill Montessori is 81st of 1,457 and Sugar Creek Charter is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).