Lead Mine Elementary vs Magellan Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lead Mine Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Magellan Charter
Raleigh · Charter middle · Grades 3–8
411 students
| Measure | Lead Mine Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Magellan Charter Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,457 | #1 of 469 |
| National rank | #15678 of 50,301 | #165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 359 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 88% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magellan Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 63.7).
- •Magellan Charter does better on math proficiency (88% vs 51%).
- •Magellan Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 58%).
- •Lead Mine Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Magellan Charter is the larger school with 411 students compared with 359.
- •Lead Mine Elementary is a public school while Magellan Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lead Mine Elementary better than Magellan Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Magellan Charter ranks higher (92.0 vs 63.7 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 Lead Mine Elementary and Magellan Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lead Mine Elementary: 359. Magellan Charter: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lead Mine Elementary and Magellan Charter rank in North Carolina?
Lead Mine Elementary is 190th of 1,457 and Magellan Charter is 1st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).