Brightwood Elementary vs Rankin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 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
Rankin Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
| Measure | Brightwood Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Rankin Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,457 | #1320 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47290 of 50,301 | #47755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.7 vs 14.8).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Rankin Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Rankin Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 488.
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 Rankin Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brightwood Elementary and Rankin Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood Elementary: 488. Rankin Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood Elementary and Rankin Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brightwood Elementary is 1286th of 1,457 and Rankin Elementary is 1320th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).