Irwin Academic Center vs Northwest School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irwin Academic Center
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Northwest School of the Arts
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 6–12
993 students
| Measure | Irwin Academic Center Charlotte, North Carolina | Northwest School of the Arts Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,457 | #82 of 528 |
| National rank | #2616 of 50,301 | #3970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 371 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 66% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Academic Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 67.4).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on math proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 38.1%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Northwest School of the Arts is the larger school with 993 students compared with 371.
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 Irwin Academic Center better than Northwest School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Academic Center ranks higher (84.6 vs 67.4 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 Irwin Academic Center and Northwest School of the Arts?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin Academic Center: 371. Northwest School of the Arts: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin Academic Center and Northwest School of the Arts rank in North Carolina?
Irwin Academic Center is 22nd of 1,457 and Northwest School of the Arts is 82nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).