Pinewood Elementary vs River Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Elementary
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
River Oaks Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Pinewood Elementary Mount Holly, North Carolina | River Oaks Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #797 of 1,457 | #1282 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38821 of 50,301 | #47272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 508 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Mount Holly | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 15.8).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •River Oaks Academy is the larger school with 555 students compared with 508.
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 River Oaks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pinewood Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 15.8 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 River Oaks Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinewood Elementary: 508. River Oaks Academy: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinewood Elementary and River Oaks Academy rank in North Carolina?
Pinewood Elementary is 797th of 1,457 and River Oaks Academy is 1282nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).