Greenwood Elementary vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
New Hope Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | New Hope Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,457 | #233 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37947 of 50,301 | #19307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 571 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| city | Sanford | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 30.9).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Greenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
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 Greenwood Elementary better than New Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Elementary ranks higher (58.4 vs 30.9 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 Greenwood Elementary and New Hope Elementary?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary: 571. New Hope Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary and New Hope Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Greenwood Elementary is 750th of 1,457 and New Hope Elementary is 233rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).