Brightwood Elementary vs Piedmont Classical High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
Piedmont Classical High School
Browns Summit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
478 students
| Measure | Brightwood Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Piedmont Classical High School Browns Summit, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,457 | #305 of 528 |
| National rank | #47290 of 50,301 | #11827 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Greensboro | Browns Summit |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Classical High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 15.7).
- •Piedmont Classical High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Piedmont Classical High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.7).
- •Brightwood Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 478.
- •Brightwood Elementary is a public school while Piedmont Classical High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Piedmont Classical High School?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Classical High School ranks higher (36.6 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 Piedmont Classical High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Browns Summit in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood Elementary: 488. Piedmont Classical High School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood Elementary and Piedmont Classical High School rank in North Carolina?
Brightwood Elementary is 1286th of 1,457 and Piedmont Classical High School is 305th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).