Colfax Elementary vs Kernersville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Kernersville Elementary
Kernersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Colfax Elementary Colfax, North Carolina | Kernersville Elementary Kernersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 1,457 | #721 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #24183 of 50,301 | #37283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 39% |
| city | Colfax | Kernersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 31.9).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Kernersville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •Colfax Elementary is the larger school with 587 students compared with 568.
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 Colfax Elementary better than Kernersville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 31.9 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 Colfax Elementary and Kernersville Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Kernersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Elementary: 587. Kernersville Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Elementary and Kernersville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Colfax Elementary is 315th of 1,457 and Kernersville Elementary is 721st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).