Hornets Nest Elementary vs Winding Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Winding Springs Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
| Measure | Hornets Nest Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Winding Springs Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,457 | #1059 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48963 of 50,301 | #43504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 38% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winding Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 11.7).
- •Winding Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Winding Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Hornets Nest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Winding Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.0).
- •Winding Springs Elementary is the larger school with 786 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 Winding Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Winding Springs Elementary ranks higher (22.2 vs 11.7 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 Winding Springs Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hornets Nest Elementary: 601. Winding Springs Elementary: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hornets Nest Elementary and Winding Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hornets Nest Elementary is 1401st of 1,457 and Winding Springs Elementary is 1059th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).