Lake Wylie Elementary vs River Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wylie Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
River Gate Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students
| Measure | Lake Wylie Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | River Gate Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,457 | #611 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40271 of 50,301 | #34543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 633 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 27.2).
- •River Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •River Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lake Wylie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •River Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •River Gate Elementary is the larger school with 693 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 Lake Wylie Elementary better than River Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Gate Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 27.2 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 Lake Wylie Elementary and River Gate Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wylie Elementary: 633. River Gate Elementary: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wylie Elementary and River Gate Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lake Wylie Elementary is 868th of 1,457 and River Gate Elementary is 611th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).