Grimsley High vs Irving Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimsley High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,967 students
Irving Park Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Grimsley High Greensboro, North Carolina | Irving Park Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 528 | #946 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9203 of 16,910 | #41518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,967 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grimsley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 25.3).
- •Grimsley High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Grimsley High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 36%).
- •Irving Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Irving Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.1).
- •Grimsley High is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 541.
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 Grimsley High better than Irving Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grimsley High ranks higher (46.9 vs 25.3 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 Grimsley High and Irving Park Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimsley High: 1,967. Irving Park Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimsley High and Irving Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Grimsley High is 221st of 528 and Irving Park Elementary is 946th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).