Benson Elementary vs Wallburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benson Elementary
Benson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students
Wallburg Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
| Measure | Benson Elementary Benson, North Carolina | Wallburg Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1405 of 1,457 | #246 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48989 of 50,301 | #19961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 59% |
| city | Benson | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 11.6).
- •Wallburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 19%).
- •Wallburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Wallburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 99.6%).
- •Benson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Benson Elementary is the larger school with 719 students compared with 717.
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 Benson Elementary better than Wallburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wallburg Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 11.6 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 Benson Elementary and Wallburg Elementary?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Benson and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benson Elementary: 719. Wallburg Elementary: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benson Elementary and Wallburg Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Benson Elementary is 1405th of 1,457 and Wallburg Elementary is 246th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).