Claxton Elementary vs Sternberger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 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
Sternberger Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
| Measure | Claxton Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Sternberger Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,457 | #328 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33720 of 50,301 | #24946 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 579 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sternberger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 37.4).
- •Sternberger Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Sternberger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Sternberger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Claxton Elementary is the larger school with 579 students compared with 469.
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 Sternberger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sternberger Elementary ranks higher (50.4 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 Sternberger Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claxton Elementary: 579. Sternberger Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claxton Elementary and Sternberger Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Claxton Elementary is 581st of 1,457 and Sternberger Elementary is 328th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).