Ranson Middle vs Williams Secondary Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranson Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Williams Secondary Montessori
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 7–12
401 students
| Measure | Ranson Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Williams Secondary Montessori Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #460 of 469 | #56 of 528 |
| National rank | #15206 of 15,369 | #2941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 757 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Secondary Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 8.5).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 20%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Williams Secondary Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.2).
- •Ranson Middle is the larger school with 757 students compared with 401.
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 Ranson Middle better than Williams Secondary Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Secondary Montessori ranks higher (71.5 vs 8.5 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 Ranson Middle and Williams Secondary Montessori?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranson Middle: 757. Williams Secondary Montessori: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranson Middle and Williams Secondary Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Ranson Middle is 460th of 469 and Williams Secondary Montessori is 56th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).