Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science vs Shepherd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science
Troutman · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
795 students
Shepherd Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students
| Measure | Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science Troutman, North Carolina | Shepherd Elementary Mooresville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 1,457 | #550 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43012 of 50,301 | #33059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 795 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 41.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 48% |
| city | Troutman | Mooresville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepherd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 22.9).
- •Shepherd Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Shepherd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Shepherd Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 41.8).
- •Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science is the larger school with 795 students compared with 738.
- •Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science is a charter school while Shepherd Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science better than Shepherd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shepherd Elementary ranks higher (38.4 vs 22.9 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 Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science and Shepherd Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Troutman and Mooresville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science: 795. Shepherd Elementary: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science and Shepherd Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science is 1032nd of 1,457 and Shepherd Elementary is 550th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).