J. H. Gunn Elementary vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. H. Gunn Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
Southwood Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
| Measure | J. H. Gunn Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Southwood Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1332 of 1,457 | #950 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47915 of 50,301 | #41611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Charlotte | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 14.4).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
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 J. H. Gunn Elementary better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 14.4 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 J. H. Gunn Elementary and Southwood Elementary?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. H. Gunn Elementary: 616. Southwood Elementary: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. H. Gunn Elementary and Southwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J. H. Gunn Elementary is 1332nd of 1,457 and Southwood Elementary is 950th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).