Meadowlark Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowlark Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,457 | #119 of 469 |
| National rank | #16049 of 50,301 | #8007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 827 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 53% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 48.4).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.2).
- •Meadowlark Elementary is the larger school with 827 students compared with 808.
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 Meadowlark Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Elementary ranks higher (63.1 vs 48.4 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 Meadowlark Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Elementary: 827. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Meadowlark Elementary is 192nd of 1,457 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 119th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).