Goldsboro High vs Meadow Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldsboro High
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
412 students
Meadow Lane Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
674 students
| Measure | Goldsboro High Goldsboro, North Carolina | Meadow Lane Elementary Goldsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #527 of 528 | #573 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16762 of 16,910 | #33599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 412 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 44% |
| city | Goldsboro | Goldsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 7.3).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 7.5%).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Goldsboro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.6).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary is the larger school with 674 students compared with 412.
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 Goldsboro High better than Meadow Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Lane Elementary ranks higher (37.6 vs 7.3 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 Goldsboro High and Meadow Lane Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Goldsboro and Goldsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goldsboro High: 412. Meadow Lane Elementary: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goldsboro High and Meadow Lane Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Goldsboro High is 527th of 528 and Meadow Lane Elementary is 573rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).