Mineral Springs Elementary vs Quality Education Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
Quality Education Academy
Winston-Salem · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students
| Measure | Mineral Springs Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina | Quality Education Academy Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #866 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #40219 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 545 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Quality Education Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 22.2).
- •Quality Education Academy is the larger school with 776 students compared with 545.
- •Mineral Springs Elementary is a public school while Quality Education Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Quality Education Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mineral Springs Elementary and Quality Education Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mineral Springs Elementary: 545. Quality Education Academy: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mineral Springs Elementary and Quality Education Academy rank in North Carolina?
Mineral Springs Elementary is 866th of 1,457 and Quality Education Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).