Pinewood Elementary vs Sedgefield Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Sedgefield Montessori
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
485 students
| Measure | Pinewood Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Sedgefield Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1203 of 1,457 | #51 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45876 of 50,301 | #5049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 521 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 60% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sedgefield Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 18.4).
- •Sedgefield Montessori does better on math proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Sedgefield Montessori does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 27%).
- •Sedgefield Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Sedgefield Montessori does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Pinewood Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 485.
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 Pinewood Elementary better than Sedgefield Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Sedgefield Montessori ranks higher (79.9 vs 18.4 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 Pinewood Elementary and Sedgefield Montessori?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinewood Elementary: 521. Sedgefield Montessori: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinewood Elementary and Sedgefield Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Pinewood Elementary is 1203rd of 1,457 and Sedgefield Montessori is 51st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).