Mountain Island Lake Academy vs River Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 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
River Oaks Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Mountain Island Lake Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | River Oaks Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,457 | #1282 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44542 of 50,301 | #47272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 766 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 15.8).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •River Oaks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •River Oaks Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.7).
- •Mountain Island Lake Academy is the larger school with 766 students compared with 555.
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 River Oaks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Island Lake Academy ranks higher (20.5 vs 15.8 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 River Oaks Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Island Lake Academy: 766. River Oaks Academy: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Island Lake Academy and River Oaks Academy rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Island Lake Academy is 1124th of 1,457 and River Oaks Academy is 1282nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).