Matthews Charter Academy vs Matthews Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthews Charter Academy
Matthews · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students
Matthews Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades K–5
726 students
| Measure | Matthews Charter Academy Matthews, North Carolina | Matthews Elementary Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 1,457 | #196 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33229 of 50,301 | #16394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| city | Matthews | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthews Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 38.1).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 57.5%).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.7).
- •Matthews Charter Academy is the larger school with 771 students compared with 726.
- •Matthews Charter Academy is a charter school while Matthews Elementary is a public 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 Matthews Charter Academy better than Matthews Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 38.1 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 Matthews Charter Academy and Matthews Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Charter Academy: 771. Matthews Elementary: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Charter Academy and Matthews Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Matthews Charter Academy is 557th of 1,457 and Matthews Elementary is 196th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).