Banks Elementary vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Northwest Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Banks Elementary Kinston, North Carolina | Northwest Elementary Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,457 | #1328 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36841 of 50,301 | #47876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| city | Kinston | Kinston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 14.5).
- •Banks Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.3).
- •Northwest Elementary is the larger school with 504 students compared with 436.
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 Banks Elementary better than Northwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Banks Elementary ranks higher (32.6 vs 14.5 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 Banks Elementary and Northwest Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Elementary: 436. Northwest Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Elementary and Northwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banks Elementary is 702nd of 1,457 and Northwest Elementary is 1328th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).