Colfax Elementary vs Kernersville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 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 Middle
Kernersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Colfax Elementary Colfax, North Carolina | Kernersville Middle Kernersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 1,457 | #142 of 469 |
| National rank | #24183 of 50,301 | #8936 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 587 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| city | Colfax | Kernersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 44.0).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Kernersville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Kernersville Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 587.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 44.0 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 Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Kernersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Elementary: 587. Kernersville Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Elementary and Kernersville Middle rank in North Carolina?
Colfax Elementary is 315th of 1,457 and Kernersville Middle is 142nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).