Jamestown Middle vs Southern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown Middle
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
949 students
Southern Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | Jamestown Middle Jamestown, North Carolina | Southern Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 469 | #569 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12164 of 15,369 | #33544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 949 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Jamestown | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 28.7).
- •Southern Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.9).
- •Jamestown Middle is the larger school with 949 students compared with 215.
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 Jamestown Middle better than Southern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Elementary ranks higher (37.7 vs 28.7 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 Jamestown Middle and Southern Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Middle: 949. Southern Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Middle and Southern Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jamestown Middle is 269th of 469 and Southern Elementary is 569th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).