Lakeside Charter Academy vs Mountain Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Charter Academy
Cornelius · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
Mountain Discovery
Bryson City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
| Measure | Lakeside Charter Academy Cornelius, North Carolina | Mountain Discovery Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #753 of 1,457 | #309 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38018 of 50,301 | #23923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 42% |
| city | Cornelius | Bryson City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 30.8).
- •Mountain Discovery does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Mountain Discovery does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Lakeside Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.0).
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 Lakeside Charter Academy better than Mountain Discovery?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Discovery ranks higher (51.8 vs 30.8 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 Lakeside Charter Academy and Mountain Discovery?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Charter Academy: 221. Mountain Discovery: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Charter Academy and Mountain Discovery rank in North Carolina?
Lakeside Charter Academy is 753rd of 1,457 and Mountain Discovery is 309th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).