Meadowlark Middle vs South Fork Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowlark Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
South Fork Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina | South Fork Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 469 | #816 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6092 of 15,369 | #39087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 29.2).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •South Fork Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •South Fork Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.1).
- •Meadowlark Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 503.
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 Middle better than South Fork Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Middle ranks higher (57.2 vs 29.2 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 Meadowlark Middle and South Fork Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Middle: 857. South Fork Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Middle and South Fork Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Meadowlark Middle is 85th of 469 and South Fork Elementary is 816th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).