Bessemer Elementary vs Morehead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 12 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
Morehead Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Morehead Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 1,457 | #352 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49677 of 50,301 | #26376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 56% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 9.1).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 16%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 20%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 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 Morehead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead Elementary ranks higher (48.2 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 Morehead Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary: 509. Morehead Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary and Morehead Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer Elementary is 1442nd of 1,457 and Morehead Elementary is 352nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).