Mineral Springs Elementary vs North Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mineral Springs Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
North Hills Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Mineral Springs Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina | North Hills Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 1,457 | #1356 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40219 of 50,301 | #48262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mineral Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 13.6).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •North Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary is the larger school with 545 students compared with 453.
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 Mineral Springs Elementary better than North Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mineral Springs Elementary ranks higher (27.3 vs 13.6 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 Mineral Springs Elementary and North Hills Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mineral Springs Elementary: 545. North Hills Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mineral Springs Elementary and North Hills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mineral Springs Elementary is 866th of 1,457 and North Hills Elementary is 1356th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).