Jackson Day School vs Mountain Island Lake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Day School
Charlotte · Charter other · Grades K–12
882 students
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students
| Measure | Jackson Day School Charlotte, North Carolina | Mountain Island Lake Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1124 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #44542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 882 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Day School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Jackson Day School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Jackson Day School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.7).
- •Jackson Day School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 766.
- •Jackson Day School is a charter school while Mountain Island Lake Academy 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 Jackson Day School better than Mountain Island Lake Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jackson Day School and Mountain Island Lake Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Day School: 882. Mountain Island Lake Academy: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Day School and Mountain Island Lake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Jackson Day School is unranked and Mountain Island Lake Academy is 1124th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).