Jamestown Middle vs Southern Guilford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 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 Guilford Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Jamestown Middle Jamestown, North Carolina | Southern Guilford Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 469 | #372 of 469 |
| National rank | #12164 of 15,369 | #13778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 949 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Jamestown | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 20.0).
- •Jamestown Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Jamestown Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Southern Guilford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Jamestown Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.2).
- •Jamestown Middle is the larger school with 949 students compared with 620.
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 Guilford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown Middle ranks higher (28.7 vs 20.0 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 Guilford Middle?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Middle: 949. Southern Guilford Middle: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Middle and Southern Guilford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Jamestown Middle is 269th of 469 and Southern Guilford Middle is 372nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).