Bluford Elementary vs Gillespie Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluford Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Gillespie Park Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | Bluford Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Gillespie Park Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1308 of 1,457 | #1413 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47618 of 50,301 | #49171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 11.0).
- •Bluford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.6%).
- •Bluford Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Bluford Elementary is the larger school with 266 students compared with 215.
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 Bluford Elementary better than Gillespie Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bluford Elementary ranks higher (15.0 vs 11.0 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 Bluford Elementary and Gillespie Park Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluford Elementary: 266. Gillespie Park Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluford Elementary and Gillespie Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bluford Elementary is 1308th of 1,457 and Gillespie Park Elementary is 1413th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).