Palisades Park Elementary vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Park Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
940 students
Southwest Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,205 students
| Measure | Palisades Park Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Southwest Middle School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 1,457 | #302 of 469 |
| National rank | #14350 of 50,301 | #12700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 940 | 1,205 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 1,205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 39% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 25.9).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 99.8%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.7).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 940.
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 Park Elementary better than Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Park Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 25.9 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 Park Elementary and Southwest Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Park Elementary: 940. Southwest Middle School: 1,205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Park Elementary and Southwest Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Palisades Park Elementary is 170th of 1,457 and Southwest Middle School is 302nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).