Magellan Charter vs Quest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magellan Charter
Raleigh · Charter middle · Grades 3–8
411 students
Quest Academy
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
139 students
| Measure | Magellan Charter Raleigh, North Carolina | Quest Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 469 | #1 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #165 of 15,369 | #451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 411 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.0 vs 91.7).
- •Quest Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Quest Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Quest Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Magellan Charter is the larger school with 411 students compared with 139.
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 Magellan Charter better than Quest Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Magellan Charter and Quest Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magellan Charter: 411. Quest Academy: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magellan Charter and Quest Academy rank in North Carolina?
Magellan Charter is 1st of 469 and Quest Academy is 1st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).