Jefferson Elementary vs Sherwood Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Sherwood Forest Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #320 of 1,457 | #16 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #24611 of 50,301 | #2106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 560 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 50.8).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 99.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary is the larger school with 670 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 Sherwood Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks higher (85.8 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 Sherwood Forest Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 560. Sherwood Forest Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Sherwood Forest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 320th of 1,457 and Sherwood Forest Elementary is 16th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).