Kennedy Middle vs Lake Wylie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
Lake Wylie Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Lake Wylie Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 469 | #868 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12350 of 15,369 | #40271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 990 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.7 vs 27.2).
- •Lake Wylie Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Lake Wylie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Lake Wylie Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.3).
- •Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 633.
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 Kennedy Middle better than Lake Wylie Elementary?
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 Kennedy Middle and Lake Wylie Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 990. Lake Wylie Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Lake Wylie Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kennedy Middle is 284th of 469 and Lake Wylie Elementary is 868th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).