Bessemer Elementary vs Isenberg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 81 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
Isenberg Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Isenberg Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 1,457 | #1252 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49677 of 50,301 | #46820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| city | Greensboro | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isenberg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 9.1).
- •Isenberg Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Isenberg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Isenberg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Isenberg Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
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 Isenberg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Isenberg Elementary ranks higher (16.6 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 Isenberg Elementary?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary: 509. Isenberg Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary and Isenberg Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer Elementary is 1442nd of 1,457 and Isenberg Elementary is 1252nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).