Northwest School of the Arts vs Williams Secondary Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest School of the Arts
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 6–12
993 students
Williams Secondary Montessori
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 7–12
401 students
| Measure | Northwest School of the Arts Charlotte, North Carolina | Williams Secondary Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 528 | #56 of 528 |
| National rank | #3970 of 16,910 | #2941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 993 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Secondary Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 67.4).
- •Northwest School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 38.1%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Northwest School of the Arts is the larger school with 993 students compared with 401.
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 Northwest School of the Arts better than Williams Secondary Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Secondary Montessori ranks higher (71.5 vs 67.4 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 Northwest School of the Arts and Williams Secondary Montessori?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest School of the Arts: 993. Williams Secondary Montessori: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest School of the Arts and Williams Secondary Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Northwest School of the Arts is 82nd of 528 and Williams Secondary Montessori is 56th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).