Jesse Wharton Elem vs Northern Guilford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 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
Northern Guilford High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,251 students
| Measure | Jesse Wharton Elem Greensboro, North Carolina | Northern Guilford High Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,457 | #57 of 528 |
| National rank | #26674 of 50,301 | #2969 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 521 | 1,251 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Guilford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 47.7).
- •Northern Guilford High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Northern Guilford High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Northern Guilford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Jesse Wharton Elem does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.5).
- •Northern Guilford High is the larger school with 1,251 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 Northern Guilford High?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Guilford High ranks higher (71.3 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 Northern Guilford High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse Wharton Elem: 521. Northern Guilford High: 1,251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse Wharton Elem and Northern Guilford High rank in North Carolina?
Jesse Wharton Elem is 358th of 1,457 and Northern Guilford High is 57th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).