Brightwood Elementary vs Summit Creek Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 991 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Summit Creek Academy
Browns Summit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
749 students
| Measure | Brightwood Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Summit Creek Academy Browns Summit, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,457 | #1455 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47290 of 50,301 | #50124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 488 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Greensboro | Browns Summit |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brightwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 6.1).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.7).
- •Summit Creek Academy is the larger school with 749 students compared with 488.
- •Brightwood Elementary is a public school while Summit Creek Academy 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 Summit Creek Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brightwood Elementary ranks higher (15.7 vs 6.1 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 Summit Creek Academy?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Greensboro and Browns Summit in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood Elementary: 488. Summit Creek Academy: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood Elementary and Summit Creek Academy rank in North Carolina?
Brightwood Elementary is 1286th of 1,457 and Summit Creek Academy is 1455th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).