Idlewild Elementary vs McClintock Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idlewild Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
McClintock Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students
| Measure | Idlewild Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | McClintock Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 1,457 | #300 of 469 |
| National rank | #36438 of 50,301 | #12693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 850 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 40% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idlewild Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 25.9).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.3).
- •McClintock Middle is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 850.
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 Idlewild Elementary better than McClintock Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Idlewild Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 25.9 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 Idlewild Elementary and McClintock Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idlewild Elementary: 850. McClintock Middle: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idlewild Elementary and McClintock Middle rank in North Carolina?
Idlewild Elementary is 687th of 1,457 and McClintock Middle is 300th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).