Brunson Elementary vs Cook Literacy Model School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunson Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Cook Literacy Model School
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
| Measure | Brunson Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina | Cook Literacy Model School Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 1,457 | #1294 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #24729 of 50,301 | #47381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 355 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 17% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brunson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 15.5).
- •Brunson Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •Brunson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Cook Literacy Model School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Cook Literacy Model School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •Brunson Elementary is the larger school with 355 students compared with 228.
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 Brunson Elementary better than Cook Literacy Model School?
On the Success Index (US), Brunson Elementary ranks higher (50.6 vs 15.5 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 Brunson Elementary and Cook Literacy Model School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brunson Elementary: 355. Cook Literacy Model School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brunson Elementary and Cook Literacy Model School rank in North Carolina?
Brunson Elementary is 324th of 1,457 and Cook Literacy Model School is 1294th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).