Pine Lake Preparatory vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Mooresville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,888 students
South Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
466 students
| Measure | Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, North Carolina | South Elementary Mooresville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #242 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #19822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,888 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 1,888 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| city | Mooresville | Mooresville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Lake Preparatory does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Pine Lake Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •South Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Pine Lake Preparatory is the larger school with 1,888 students compared with 466.
- •Pine Lake Preparatory is a charter school while South Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pine Lake Preparatory better than South Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pine Lake Preparatory and South Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Mooresville and Mooresville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Lake Preparatory: 1,888. South Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Lake Preparatory and South Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Pine Lake Preparatory is unranked and South Elementary is 242nd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).