James Y Joyner Elementary vs Mendenhall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 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
Mendenhall Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
| Measure | James Y Joyner Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Mendenhall Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,457 | #255 of 469 |
| National rank | #41765 of 50,301 | #11773 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 274 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendenhall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 24.9).
- •Mendenhall Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Mendenhall Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% 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 16.2).
- •Mendenhall Middle is the larger school with 905 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 Mendenhall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mendenhall Middle ranks higher (30.8 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 Mendenhall Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Y Joyner Elementary: 274. Mendenhall Middle: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Y Joyner Elementary and Mendenhall Middle rank in North Carolina?
James Y Joyner Elementary is 958th of 1,457 and Mendenhall Middle is 255th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).