Carver High vs Mineral Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
728 students
Mineral Springs Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
| Measure | Carver High Winston Salem, North Carolina | Mineral Springs Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 528 | #866 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15828 of 16,910 | #40219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mineral Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 16.6).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •Carver High is the larger school with 728 students compared with 545.
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 Carver High better than Mineral Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mineral Springs Elementary ranks higher (27.3 vs 16.6 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 Carver High and Mineral Springs Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver High: 728. Mineral Springs Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver High and Mineral Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carver High is 490th of 528 and Mineral Springs Elementary is 866th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).