Jesse Wharton Elem vs Ronald E. McNair Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 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
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Browns Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Jesse Wharton Elem Greensboro, North Carolina | Ronald E. McNair Elementary Browns Summit, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,457 | #1284 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #26674 of 50,301 | #47274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 20% |
| city | Greensboro | Browns Summit |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesse Wharton Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 15.8).
- •Jesse Wharton Elem does better on math proficiency (53% vs 20%).
- •Jesse Wharton Elem does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 30%).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Jesse Wharton Elem does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Jesse Wharton Elem is the larger school with 521 students compared with 447.
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 Ronald E. McNair Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jesse Wharton Elem ranks higher (47.7 vs 15.8 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 Jesse Wharton Elem and Ronald E. McNair Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Browns Summit in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse Wharton Elem: 521. Ronald E. McNair Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse Wharton Elem and Ronald E. McNair Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jesse Wharton Elem is 358th of 1,457 and Ronald E. McNair Elementary is 1284th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).