Flat Rock Middle vs Ward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flat Rock Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
Ward Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Flat Rock Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Ward Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 469 | #1100 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13794 of 15,369 | #44066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 674 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 19.9).
- •Ward Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Ward Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Ward Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Flat Rock Middle is the larger school with 674 students compared with 489.
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 Flat Rock Middle better than Ward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ward Elementary ranks higher (21.3 vs 19.9 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 Flat Rock Middle and Ward Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flat Rock Middle: 674. Ward Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flat Rock Middle and Ward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Flat Rock Middle is 373rd of 469 and Ward Elementary is 1100th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).