Gibson Elementary vs North Forsyth Magnet High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibson Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
North Forsyth Magnet High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students
| Measure | Gibson Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina | North Forsyth Magnet High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1201 of 1,457 | #483 of 528 |
| National rank | #45848 of 50,301 | #15705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 589 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 17.4).
- •Gibson Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Gibson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Gibson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.9).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 589.
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 Gibson Elementary better than North Forsyth Magnet High?
On the Success Index (US), Gibson Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 17.4 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 Gibson Elementary and North Forsyth Magnet High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson Elementary: 589. North Forsyth Magnet High: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson Elementary and North Forsyth Magnet High rank in North Carolina?
Gibson Elementary is 1201st of 1,457 and North Forsyth Magnet High is 483rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).