Cook Literacy Model School vs The Arts Based School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook Literacy Model School
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
The Arts Based School
Winston-Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
663 students
| Measure | Cook Literacy Model School Winston-Salem, North Carolina | The Arts Based School Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,457 | #173 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47381 of 50,301 | #14559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 228 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Arts Based School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 15.5).
- •The Arts Based School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •The Arts Based School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 12%).
- •Cook Literacy Model School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •The Arts Based School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 228.
- •Cook Literacy Model School is a public school while The Arts Based School 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 Cook Literacy Model School better than The Arts Based School?
On the Success Index (US), The Arts Based School ranks higher (65.4 vs 15.5 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 Cook Literacy Model School and The Arts Based School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Literacy Model School: 228. The Arts Based School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Literacy Model School and The Arts Based School rank in North Carolina?
Cook Literacy Model School is 1294th of 1,457 and The Arts Based School is 173rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).