Jefferson Elementary vs Morehead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
Morehead Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Morehead Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #792 of 1,457 | #352 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38612 of 50,301 | #26376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 698 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 29.9).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 509.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Morehead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 29.9 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 Jefferson Elementary and Morehead Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 698. Morehead Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Morehead Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 792nd of 1,457 and Morehead Elementary is 352nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).