Movement School Southwest vs Rising Leaders Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 162 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Movement School Southwest
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
284 students
Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students
| Measure | Movement School Southwest Charlotte, North Carolina | Rising Leaders Academy Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1109 of 1,457 | #529 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44228 of 50,301 | #32435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 284 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Charlotte | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Leaders Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 21.0).
- •Movement School Southwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.8).
- •Movement School Southwest is the larger school with 284 students compared with 282.
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 Movement School Southwest better than Rising Leaders Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Leaders Academy ranks higher (39.3 vs 21.0 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 Movement School Southwest and Rising Leaders Academy?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Movement School Southwest: 284. Rising Leaders Academy: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Movement School Southwest and Rising Leaders Academy rank in North Carolina?
Movement School Southwest is 1109th of 1,457 and Rising Leaders Academy is 529th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).