Brightwood Elementary vs Ronald E. McNair Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Browns Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Brightwood Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Ronald E. McNair Elementary Browns Summit, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,457 | #1284 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47290 of 50,301 | #47274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Greensboro | Browns Summit |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.7 vs 15.8).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Brightwood Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 447.
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 Ronald E. McNair 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 Ronald E. McNair Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Browns Summit in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood Elementary: 488. Ronald E. McNair Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood Elementary and Ronald E. McNair Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brightwood Elementary is 1286th of 1,457 and Ronald E. McNair Elementary is 1284th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).