Meadowlark Middle vs Southwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Southwest Elementary
Clemmons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Clemmons, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 469 | #70 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6092 of 15,369 | #6270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Clemmons |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 57.2).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.1).
- •Meadowlark Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 546.
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 Southwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elementary ranks higher (77.8 vs 57.2 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 Southwest Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Clemmons in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Middle: 857. Southwest Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Middle and Southwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Meadowlark Middle is 85th of 469 and Southwest Elementary is 70th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).