Hornets Nest Elementary vs Ranson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornets Nest Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Ranson Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Hornets Nest Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Ranson Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,457 | #460 of 469 |
| National rank | #48963 of 50,301 | #15206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 11% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hornets Nest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 8.5).
- •Hornets Nest Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Hornets Nest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Hornets Nest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Ranson Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •Ranson Middle is the larger school with 757 students compared with 601.
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 Hornets Nest Elementary better than Ranson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hornets Nest Elementary ranks higher (11.7 vs 8.5 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 Hornets Nest Elementary and Ranson Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hornets Nest Elementary: 601. Ranson Middle: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hornets Nest Elementary and Ranson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hornets Nest Elementary is 1401st of 1,457 and Ranson Middle is 460th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).