Bridgeton Elementary vs J.T. Barber Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgeton Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
J.T. Barber Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | Bridgeton Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | J.T. Barber Elementary New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,457 | #1280 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41626 of 50,301 | #47250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgeton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 15.8).
- •Bridgeton Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Bridgeton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Bridgeton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 96.3%).
- •J.T. Barber Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Bridgeton Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 270.
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 Bridgeton Elementary better than J.T. Barber Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgeton Elementary ranks higher (25.1 vs 15.8 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 Bridgeton Elementary and J.T. Barber Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgeton Elementary: 415. J.T. Barber Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgeton Elementary and J.T. Barber Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bridgeton Elementary is 953rd of 1,457 and J.T. Barber Elementary is 1280th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).