Jefferson Elementary vs Meadowlark Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Meadowlark Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Meadowlark Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 1,457 | #85 of 469 |
| National rank | #24611 of 50,301 | #6092 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 66% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 50.8).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Meadowlark Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 560.
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 Meadowlark Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Middle ranks higher (57.2 vs 50.8 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 Meadowlark Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 560. Meadowlark Middle: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Meadowlark Middle rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 320th of 1,457 and Meadowlark Middle is 85th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).