Brooks Elementary vs Friendship Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Friendship Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Brooks Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Friendship Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 1,457 | #182 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #24873 of 50,301 | #14974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 63% |
| city | Raleigh | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 50.4).
- •Friendship Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Friendship Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Friendship Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 47.1%).
- •Brooks Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •Brooks Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 470.
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 Brooks Elementary better than Friendship Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 50.4 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 Brooks Elementary and Friendship Elementary?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Elementary: 471. Friendship Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Elementary and Friendship Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brooks Elementary is 327th of 1,457 and Friendship Elementary is 182nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).