James Y Joyner Elementary vs Kiser Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Y Joyner Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Kiser Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,074 students
| Measure | James Y Joyner Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Kiser Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,457 | #182 of 469 |
| National rank | #41765 of 50,301 | #10169 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 274 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiser Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 24.9).
- •Kiser Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Kiser Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •James Y Joyner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.7%).
- •James Y Joyner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.3).
- •Kiser Middle is the larger school with 1,074 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 James Y Joyner Elementary better than Kiser Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kiser Middle ranks higher (38.5 vs 24.9 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 James Y Joyner Elementary and Kiser Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Y Joyner Elementary: 274. Kiser Middle: 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Y Joyner Elementary and Kiser Middle rank in North Carolina?
James Y Joyner Elementary is 958th of 1,457 and Kiser Middle is 182nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).