Jefferson Elementary vs Western Guilford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 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 Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Western Guilford Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #792 of 1,457 | #319 of 469 |
| National rank | #38612 of 50,301 | #12956 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 698 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 20% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 24.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •Western Guilford Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Western Guilford Middle is the larger school with 731 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 24.5 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 Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 698. Western Guilford Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Western Guilford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 792nd of 1,457 and Western Guilford Middle is 319th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).