Kernersville Middle vs Piney Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kernersville Middle
Kernersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Piney Grove Elementary
Kernersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
| Measure | Kernersville Middle Kernersville, North Carolina | Piney Grove Elementary Kernersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 469 | #359 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8936 of 15,369 | #26685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 754 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Kernersville | Kernersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 44.0).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Kernersville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.8).
- •Kernersville Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 635.
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 Kernersville Middle better than Piney Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Grove Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 44.0 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 Kernersville Middle and Piney Grove Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kernersville and Kernersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kernersville Middle: 754. Piney Grove Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kernersville Middle and Piney Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kernersville Middle is 142nd of 469 and Piney Grove Elementary is 359th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).