Kennedy Middle vs Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
884 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 469 | #1182 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12350 of 15,369 | #45554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 990 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 18.9).
- •Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.3).
- •Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 884.
- •Kennedy Middle is a public school while Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is a charter 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 Kennedy Middle better than Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle ranks higher (27.7 vs 18.9 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 Kennedy Middle and Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 990. Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Kennedy Middle is 284th of 469 and Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is 1182nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).