Kensington Elementary vs Marvin Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students
| Measure | Kensington Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina | Marvin Ridge Middle Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,457 | #7 of 469 |
| National rank | #3176 of 50,301 | #757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 901 | 1,277 |
| Enrollment | 901 | 1,277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 4.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Waxhaw | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 83.4).
- •Marvin Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Marvin Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Marvin Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 12%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.3).
- •Marvin Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 901.
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 Kensington Elementary better than Marvin Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marvin Ridge Middle ranks higher (85.0 vs 83.4 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 Kensington Elementary and Marvin Ridge Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Elementary: 901. Marvin Ridge Middle: 1,277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Elementary and Marvin Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Kensington Elementary is 28th of 1,457 and Marvin Ridge Middle is 7th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).