Mountain Island Lake Academy vs Paw Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students
Paw Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
784 students
| Measure | Mountain Island Lake Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Paw Creek Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,457 | #1056 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44542 of 50,301 | #43473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 766 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paw Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 20.5).
- •Paw Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Paw Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.7).
- •Paw Creek Elementary is the larger school with 784 students compared with 766.
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 Lake Academy better than Paw Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paw Creek Elementary ranks higher (22.2 vs 20.5 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 Mountain Island Lake Academy and Paw Creek Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Island Lake Academy: 766. Paw Creek Elementary: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Island Lake Academy and Paw Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Island Lake Academy is 1124th of 1,457 and Paw Creek Elementary is 1056th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).