Claxton Elementary vs Greensboro Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claxton Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Greensboro Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
777 students
| Measure | Claxton Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Greensboro Academy Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,457 | #69 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33720 of 50,301 | #6086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 579 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 83% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greensboro Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 37.4).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on math proficiency (83% vs 44%).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 24.3).
- •Greensboro Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 579.
- •Claxton Elementary is a public school while Greensboro Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Claxton Elementary better than Greensboro Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Greensboro Academy ranks higher (78.1 vs 37.4 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 Claxton Elementary and Greensboro Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claxton Elementary: 579. Greensboro Academy: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claxton Elementary and Greensboro Academy rank in North Carolina?
Claxton Elementary is 581st of 1,457 and Greensboro Academy is 69th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).