United Community School vs Vaughan Academy of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
United Community School
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
250 students
Vaughan Academy of Technology
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
| Measure | United Community School Charlotte, North Carolina | Vaughan Academy of Technology Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,457 | #757 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33557 of 50,301 | #38055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 250 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 30.8).
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •United Community School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Vaughan Academy of Technology is the larger school with 309 students compared with 250.
- •United Community School is a charter school while Vaughan Academy of Technology 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 United Community School better than Vaughan Academy of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), United Community School ranks higher (37.7 vs 30.8 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 United Community School and Vaughan Academy of Technology?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
United Community School: 250. Vaughan Academy of Technology: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do United Community School and Vaughan Academy of Technology rank in North Carolina?
United Community School is 570th of 1,457 and Vaughan Academy of Technology is 757th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).