Kennedy Middle vs Steele Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 378 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
Steele Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Steele Creek Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 469 | #1031 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12350 of 15,369 | #42978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 990 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 23.0).
- •Steele Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Steele Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Steele Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.3).
- •Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 525.
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 Steele Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle ranks higher (27.7 vs 23.0 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 Steele Creek Elementary?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 990. Steele Creek Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Steele Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kennedy Middle is 284th of 469 and Steele Creek Elementary is 1031st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).