Kennedy Middle vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 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 Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,205 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Southwest Middle School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 469 | #302 of 469 |
| National rank | #12350 of 15,369 | #12700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 990 | 1,205 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 1,205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 25.9).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 99.8%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 990.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle ranks higher (27.7 vs 25.9 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 Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 990. Southwest Middle School: 1,205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Southwest Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Kennedy Middle is 284th of 469 and Southwest Middle School is 302nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).