Mountain Island Lake Academy vs Princeton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 250 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
Princeton Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
| Measure | Mountain Island Lake Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Princeton Elementary Princeton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,457 | #1009 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44542 of 50,301 | #42582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 766 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| city | Charlotte | Princeton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 20.5).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Princeton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Princeton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.7).
- •Princeton Elementary is the larger school with 770 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 Princeton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton Elementary ranks higher (23.6 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 Princeton Elementary?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Princeton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Island Lake Academy: 766. Princeton Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Island Lake Academy and Princeton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Island Lake Academy is 1124th of 1,457 and Princeton Elementary is 1009th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).