Bessemer Elementary vs Guilford Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
672 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Guilford Preparatory Academy Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 1,457 | #1272 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49677 of 50,301 | #47125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 509 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilford Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 9.1).
- •Guilford Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Guilford Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Bessemer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Bessemer Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
- •Guilford Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 672 students compared with 509.
- •Bessemer Elementary is a public school while Guilford Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Bessemer Elementary better than Guilford Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Guilford Preparatory Academy ranks higher (16.0 vs 9.1 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 Bessemer Elementary and Guilford Preparatory Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary: 509. Guilford Preparatory Academy: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary and Guilford Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer Elementary is 1442nd of 1,457 and Guilford Preparatory Academy is 1272nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).