Irving Park Elementary vs Mendenhall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Mendenhall Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
| Measure | Irving Park Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Mendenhall Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,457 | #255 of 469 |
| National rank | #41518 of 50,301 | #11773 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 541 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendenhall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 25.3).
- •Irving Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Mendenhall Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Irving Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Irving Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •Mendenhall Middle is the larger school with 905 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 Irving Park Elementary better than Mendenhall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mendenhall Middle ranks higher (30.8 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 Irving Park Elementary and Mendenhall Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Park Elementary: 541. Mendenhall Middle: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Park Elementary and Mendenhall Middle rank in North Carolina?
Irving Park Elementary is 946th of 1,457 and Mendenhall Middle is 255th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).