Brinson Memorial Elementary vs J.T. Barber Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 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
J.T. Barber Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | Brinson Memorial Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | J.T. Barber Elementary New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,457 | #1280 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40009 of 50,301 | #47250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 7.5% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brinson Memorial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 15.8).
- •Brinson Memorial Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 7.5%).
- •Brinson Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •J.T. Barber Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 97.5%).
- •J.T. Barber Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.9).
- •Brinson Memorial Elementary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 270.
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 J.T. Barber Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brinson Memorial Elementary ranks higher (27.6 vs 15.8 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 J.T. Barber Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinson Memorial Elementary: 446. J.T. Barber Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinson Memorial Elementary and J.T. Barber Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brinson Memorial Elementary is 853rd of 1,457 and J.T. Barber Elementary is 1280th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).