John Small Elementary vs P S Jones Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 203 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Small Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
379 students
P S Jones Middle
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | John Small Elementary Washington, North Carolina | P S Jones Middle Washington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,457 | #330 of 469 |
| National rank | #44099 of 50,301 | #13091 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •P S Jones Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 21.2).
- •John Small Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •John Small Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •P S Jones Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.0).
- •P S Jones Middle is the larger school with 659 students compared with 379.
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 John Small Elementary better than P S Jones Middle?
On the Success Index (US), P S Jones Middle ranks higher (23.7 vs 21.2 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 John Small Elementary and P S Jones Middle?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Small Elementary: 379. P S Jones Middle: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Small Elementary and P S Jones Middle rank in North Carolina?
John Small Elementary is 1102nd of 1,457 and P S Jones Middle is 330th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).