Walter G. Byers School vs West Charlotte High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walter G. Byers School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
303 students
West Charlotte High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students
| Measure | Walter G. Byers School Charlotte, North Carolina | West Charlotte High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1121 of 1,457 | #508 of 528 |
| National rank | #44491 of 50,301 | #16254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 303 | 2,008 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 2,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter G. Byers School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 13.8).
- •Walter G. Byers School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Walter G. Byers School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Walter G. Byers School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.9%).
- •Walter G. Byers School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.7).
- •West Charlotte High School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 303.
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 Walter G. Byers School better than West Charlotte High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter G. Byers School ranks higher (20.6 vs 13.8 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 Walter G. Byers School and West Charlotte High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walter G. Byers School: 303. West Charlotte High School: 2,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walter G. Byers School and West Charlotte High School rank in North Carolina?
Walter G. Byers School is 1121st of 1,457 and West Charlotte High School is 508th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).