Irving Park Elementary vs James Y Joyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Park Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
James Y Joyner Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Irving Park Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | James Y Joyner Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,457 | #958 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41518 of 50,301 | #41765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.3 vs 24.9).
- •Irving Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •James Y Joyner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •James Y Joyner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •James Y Joyner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Irving Park Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 274.
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 Irving Park Elementary better than James Y Joyner Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Irving Park Elementary and James Y Joyner Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Park Elementary: 541. James Y Joyner Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Park Elementary and James Y Joyner Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Irving Park Elementary is 946th of 1,457 and James Y Joyner Elementary is 958th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).