Irwin Academic Center vs Walter G. Byers School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Walter G. Byers School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
303 students
| Measure | Irwin Academic Center Charlotte, North Carolina | Walter G. Byers School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,457 | #1121 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2616 of 50,301 | #44491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 371 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 27% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Academic Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 20.6).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on math proficiency (83% vs 27%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 22%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 99%).
- •Walter G. Byers School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Irwin Academic Center is the larger school with 371 students compared with 303.
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 Walter G. Byers School?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Academic Center ranks higher (84.6 vs 20.6 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 Walter G. Byers School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin Academic Center: 371. Walter G. Byers School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin Academic Center and Walter G. Byers School rank in North Carolina?
Irwin Academic Center is 22nd of 1,457 and Walter G. Byers School is 1121st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).