Ashley Academy vs Mineral Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Academy
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Mineral Springs Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
| Measure | Ashley Academy Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Mineral Springs Middle Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1299 of 1,457 | #415 of 469 |
| National rank | #47469 of 50,301 | #14406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 16% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Mineral Springs Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Mineral Springs Middle does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Ashley Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Ashley Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Mineral Springs Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 348.
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 Ashley Academy better than Mineral Springs Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashley Academy and Mineral Springs Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley Academy: 348. Mineral Springs Middle: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley Academy and Mineral Springs Middle rank in North Carolina?
Ashley Academy is 1299th of 1,457 and Mineral Springs Middle is 415th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).