Brinson Memorial Elementary vs Creekside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinson Memorial Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Creekside Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Brinson Memorial Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | Creekside Elementary New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,457 | #114 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40009 of 50,301 | #9159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 62% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 27.6).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 97.5%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Creekside Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 446.
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 Brinson Memorial Elementary better than Creekside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 27.6 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary and Creekside Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinson Memorial Elementary: 446. Creekside Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinson Memorial Elementary and Creekside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brinson Memorial Elementary is 853rd of 1,457 and Creekside Elementary is 114th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).