Mountain Island Charter School vs River Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Island Charter School
Mt. Holly · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,782 students
River Oaks Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Mountain Island Charter School Mt. Holly, North Carolina | River Oaks Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1282 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #47272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,782 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 1,782 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| city | Mt. Holly | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Island Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Mountain Island Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 30%).
- •Mountain Island Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 99.5%).
- •River Oaks Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.8).
- •Mountain Island Charter School is the larger school with 1,782 students compared with 555.
- •Mountain Island Charter School is a charter school while River Oaks Academy 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 Mountain Island Charter School better than River Oaks 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 Mountain Island Charter School and River Oaks Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Mt. Holly and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Island Charter School: 1,782. River Oaks Academy: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Island Charter School and River Oaks Academy rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Island Charter School is unranked and River Oaks Academy is 1282nd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).