Brightwood Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Madison Elementary
McLeansville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
204 students
| Measure | Brightwood Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Madison Elementary McLeansville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,457 | #844 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47290 of 50,301 | #39815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 488 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Greensboro | McLeansville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 15.7).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.8).
- •Brightwood Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 204.
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 Brightwood Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (28.0 vs 15.7 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 Brightwood Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and McLeansville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood Elementary: 488. Madison Elementary: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brightwood Elementary is 1286th of 1,457 and Madison Elementary is 844th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).