Parkside Elementary vs Ridge Road Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Ridge Road Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Parkside Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Ridge Road Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 1,457 | #354 of 469 |
| National rank | #32425 of 50,301 | #13514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 21.6).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Ridge Road Middle is the larger school with 840 students compared with 437.
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 Parkside Elementary better than Ridge Road Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (39.3 vs 21.6 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 Parkside Elementary and Ridge Road Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Elementary: 437. Ridge Road Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Elementary and Ridge Road Middle rank in North Carolina?
Parkside Elementary is 528th of 1,457 and Ridge Road Middle is 354th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).