Jefferson Elementary vs Western Guilford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Western Guilford High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,243 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Western Guilford High Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #792 of 1,457 | #297 of 528 |
| National rank | #38612 of 50,301 | #11568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 698 | 1,243 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 1,243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Guilford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 29.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Western Guilford High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Western Guilford High is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 698.
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 Western Guilford High?
On the Success Index (US), Western Guilford High ranks higher (37.6 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 Western Guilford High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 698. Western Guilford High: 1,243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Western Guilford High rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 792nd of 1,457 and Western Guilford High is 297th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).