Friendship Elementary vs Ledford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Ledford Middle
Thomasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Friendship Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Ledford Middle Thomasville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 1,457 | #97 of 469 |
| National rank | #14974 of 50,301 | #6821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Thomasville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 53.8).
- •Friendship Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Friendship Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Friendship Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 53%).
- •Friendship Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.1).
- •Ledford Middle is the larger school with 651 students compared with 470.
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 Friendship Elementary better than Ledford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 53.8 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 Friendship Elementary and Ledford Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Thomasville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Elementary: 470. Ledford Middle: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Elementary and Ledford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Friendship Elementary is 182nd of 1,457 and Ledford Middle is 97th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).