Hobbton Elementary vs The Downtown School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobbton Elementary
Newton Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
The Downtown School
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
453 students
| Measure | Hobbton Elementary Newton Grove, North Carolina | The Downtown School Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,457 | #79 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39124 of 50,301 | #6910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 58% |
| city | Newton Grove | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Downtown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 29.1).
- •The Downtown School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •The Downtown School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •The Downtown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 95.6%).
- •The Downtown School does better on students per teacher (13.3 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 Hobbton Elementary better than The Downtown School?
On the Success Index (US), The Downtown School ranks higher (76.7 vs 29.1 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 Hobbton Elementary and The Downtown School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Newton Grove and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hobbton Elementary: 453. The Downtown School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hobbton Elementary and The Downtown School rank in North Carolina?
Hobbton Elementary is 818th of 1,457 and The Downtown School is 79th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).