College Prep and Leadership Academy vs Southern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Prep and Leadership Academy
Jamestown · Charter other · Grades K–12
890 students
Southern Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | College Prep and Leadership Academy Jamestown, North Carolina | Southern Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #569 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #33544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 890 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 46.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Jamestown | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •College Prep and Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.6%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 46.8).
- •College Prep and Leadership Academy is the larger school with 890 students compared with 215.
- •College Prep and Leadership Academy is a charter school while Southern Elementary is a public 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 College Prep and Leadership Academy better than Southern Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are College Prep and Leadership Academy and Southern Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Prep and Leadership Academy: 890. Southern Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Prep and Leadership Academy and Southern Elementary rank in North Carolina?
College Prep and Leadership Academy is unranked and Southern Elementary is 569th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).