Greensboro Academy vs Jesse Wharton Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 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
Jesse Wharton Elem
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
| Measure | Greensboro Academy Greensboro, North Carolina | Jesse Wharton Elem Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,457 | #358 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6086 of 50,301 | #26674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 777 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 53% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greensboro Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 47.7).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on math proficiency (83% vs 53%).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Greensboro Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Jesse Wharton Elem does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 24.3).
- •Greensboro Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 521.
- •Greensboro Academy is a charter school while Jesse Wharton Elem 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 Jesse Wharton Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Greensboro Academy ranks higher (78.1 vs 47.7 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 Jesse Wharton Elem?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greensboro Academy: 777. Jesse Wharton Elem: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greensboro Academy and Jesse Wharton Elem rank in North Carolina?
Greensboro Academy is 69th of 1,457 and Jesse Wharton Elem is 358th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).