Gillespie Park Elementary vs Lincoln Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Park Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Lincoln Academy
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 4–8
696 students
| Measure | Gillespie Park Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Lincoln Academy Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1413 of 1,457 | #131 of 469 |
| National rank | #49171 of 50,301 | #8548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 215 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 49% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 11.0).
- •Lincoln Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •Lincoln Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Gillespie Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Gillespie Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.8).
- •Lincoln Academy is the larger school with 696 students compared with 215.
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 Gillespie Park Elementary better than Lincoln Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Academy ranks higher (45.8 vs 11.0 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 Gillespie Park Elementary and Lincoln Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Park Elementary: 215. Lincoln Academy: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Park Elementary and Lincoln Academy rank in North Carolina?
Gillespie Park Elementary is 1413th of 1,457 and Lincoln Academy is 131st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).