Jarvisburg Elementary vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jarvisburg Elementary
Jarvisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Southwood Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Jarvisburg Elementary Jarvisburg, North Carolina | Southwood Elementary Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,457 | #650 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #26814 of 50,301 | #35544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Jarvisburg | Kinston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jarvisburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 34.6).
- •Jarvisburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Jarvisburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 98.6%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.6).
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 Jarvisburg Elementary better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jarvisburg Elementary ranks higher (47.5 vs 34.6 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 Jarvisburg Elementary and Southwood Elementary?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Jarvisburg and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jarvisburg Elementary: 218. Southwood Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jarvisburg Elementary and Southwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jarvisburg Elementary is 366th of 1,457 and Southwood Elementary is 650th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).