Merry Oaks International Academy vs Shamrock Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merry Oaks International Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Merry Oaks International Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Shamrock Gardens Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,457 | #222 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43232 of 50,301 | #18611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 22.6).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Shamrock Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Merry Oaks International Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 532.
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 Merry Oaks International Academy better than Shamrock Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shamrock Gardens Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 22.6 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 Merry Oaks International Academy and Shamrock Gardens Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merry Oaks International Academy: 601. Shamrock Gardens Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merry Oaks International Academy and Shamrock Gardens Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Merry Oaks International Academy is 1045th of 1,457 and Shamrock Gardens Elementary is 222nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).