Meadowlark Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 469 | #119 of 469 |
| National rank | #6092 of 15,369 | #8007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 857 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 53% |
| 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 48.4).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Meadowlark Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •Meadowlark Middle is the larger school with 857 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 Middle better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Middle ranks higher (57.2 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 Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Middle: 857. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Meadowlark Middle is 85th of 469 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 119th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).