Highland Mill Montessori vs Villa Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Villa Heights Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
153 students
| Measure | Highland Mill Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina | Villa Heights Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 1,457 | #988 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7129 of 50,301 | #42205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 341 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Mill Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 24.2).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34.5%).
- •Highland Mill Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 98%).
- •Villa Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.5).
- •Highland Mill Montessori is the larger school with 341 students compared with 153.
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 Villa Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Mill Montessori ranks higher (76.3 vs 24.2 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 Villa Heights Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Mill Montessori: 341. Villa Heights Elementary: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Mill Montessori and Villa Heights Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Mill Montessori is 81st of 1,457 and Villa Heights Elementary is 988th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).