Lake Wylie Elementary vs Sherrills Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 56 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
Sherrills Ford Elementary
Sherrills Ford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
633 students
| Measure | Lake Wylie Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Sherrills Ford Elementary Sherrills Ford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,457 | #186 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40271 of 50,301 | #15401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 633 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | Charlotte | Sherrills Ford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherrills Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 27.2).
- •Sherrills Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Sherrills Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Sherrills Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Lake Wylie Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
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 Sherrills Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherrills Ford Elementary ranks higher (64.1 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 Sherrills Ford Elementary?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Sherrills Ford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wylie Elementary: 633. Sherrills Ford Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wylie Elementary and Sherrills Ford Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lake Wylie Elementary is 868th of 1,457 and Sherrills Ford Elementary is 186th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).