Ida Rankin Elementary School vs Whitewater Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ida Rankin Elementary School
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Whitewater Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Ida Rankin Elementary School Mount Holly, North Carolina | Whitewater Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,457 | #381 of 469 |
| National rank | #35507 of 50,301 | #13917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| city | Mount Holly | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 19.2).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Whitewater Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 533.
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 Ida Rankin Elementary School better than Whitewater Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ida Rankin Elementary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 19.2 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 Ida Rankin Elementary School and Whitewater Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ida Rankin Elementary School: 533. Whitewater Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ida Rankin Elementary School and Whitewater Middle rank in North Carolina?
Ida Rankin Elementary School is 647th of 1,457 and Whitewater Middle is 381st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).