Guilford Elementary vs Western Guilford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
Western Guilford Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Guilford Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Western Guilford Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,457 | #319 of 469 |
| National rank | #40584 of 50,301 | #12956 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 623 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 20% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 24.5).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •Western Guilford Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Western Guilford Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Western Guilford Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 623.
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 Guilford Elementary better than Western Guilford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Guilford Elementary ranks higher (26.7 vs 24.5 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 Guilford Elementary and Western Guilford Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford Elementary: 623. Western Guilford Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford Elementary and Western Guilford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Guilford Elementary is 889th of 1,457 and Western Guilford Middle is 319th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).