Jesse Wharton Elem vs Kernodle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse Wharton Elem
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
Kernodle Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | Jesse Wharton Elem Greensboro, North Carolina | Kernodle Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,457 | #89 of 469 |
| National rank | #26674 of 50,301 | #6416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kernodle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 47.7).
- •Kernodle Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Kernodle Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Kernodle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Jesse Wharton Elem does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Kernodle Middle is the larger school with 707 students compared with 521.
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 Jesse Wharton Elem better than Kernodle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kernodle Middle ranks higher (55.7 vs 47.7 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 Jesse Wharton Elem and Kernodle Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse Wharton Elem: 521. Kernodle Middle: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse Wharton Elem and Kernodle Middle rank in North Carolina?
Jesse Wharton Elem is 358th of 1,457 and Kernodle Middle is 89th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).