General Greene Elementary vs James Y Joyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Greene Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
James Y Joyner Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | General Greene Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | James Y Joyner Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 1,457 | #958 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27539 of 50,301 | #41765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Greene Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 24.9).
- •General Greene Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •General Greene Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •James Y Joyner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •James Y Joyner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •General Greene Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 274.
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 General Greene Elementary better than James Y Joyner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), General Greene Elementary ranks higher (46.5 vs 24.9 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 General Greene Elementary and James Y Joyner Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Greene Elementary: 423. James Y Joyner Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Greene Elementary and James Y Joyner Elementary rank in North Carolina?
General Greene Elementary is 381st of 1,457 and James Y Joyner Elementary is 958th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).