Greensboro Academy vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greensboro Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
777 students
Jefferson Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
| Measure | Greensboro Academy Greensboro, North Carolina | Jefferson Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,457 | #792 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6086 of 50,301 | #38612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 777 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 43% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greensboro Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 29.9).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on math proficiency (83% vs 43%).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 36%).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 24.3).
- •Greensboro Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 698.
- •Greensboro Academy is a charter school while Jefferson Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Greensboro Academy better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Greensboro Academy ranks higher (78.1 vs 29.9 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 Greensboro Academy and Jefferson Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greensboro Academy: 777. Jefferson Elementary: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greensboro Academy and Jefferson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Greensboro Academy is 69th of 1,457 and Jefferson Elementary is 792nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).