Palisades High School vs River Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,332 students
River Gate Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students
| Measure | Palisades High School Charlotte, North Carolina | River Gate Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 528 | #611 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12439 of 16,910 | #34543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,332 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 2,332 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 34.0).
- •Palisades High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 99.6%).
- •River Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.4).
- •Palisades High School is the larger school with 2,332 students compared with 693.
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 Palisades High School better than River Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Gate Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 34.0 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 Palisades High School and River Gate Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades High School: 2,332. River Gate Elementary: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades High School and River Gate Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Palisades High School is 334th of 528 and River Gate Elementary is 611th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).