Joseph W Grier Academy vs Vaughan Academy of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph W Grier Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Vaughan Academy of Technology
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
| Measure | Joseph W Grier Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Vaughan Academy of Technology Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1080 of 1,457 | #757 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43651 of 50,301 | #38055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 529 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 21.9).
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •Joseph W Grier Academy is the larger school with 529 students compared with 309.
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 Joseph W Grier Academy better than Vaughan Academy of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Vaughan Academy of Technology ranks higher (30.8 vs 21.9 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 Joseph W Grier Academy and Vaughan Academy of Technology?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph W Grier Academy: 529. Vaughan Academy of Technology: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph W Grier Academy and Vaughan Academy of Technology rank in North Carolina?
Joseph W Grier Academy is 1080th of 1,457 and Vaughan Academy of Technology is 757th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).