Mineral Springs Middle vs North Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mineral Springs Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
North Hills Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Mineral Springs Middle Winston Salem, North Carolina | North Hills Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 469 | #1356 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14406 of 15,369 | #48262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mineral Springs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 13.6).
- •North Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Mineral Springs Middle does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •North Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Mineral Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Mineral Springs Middle is the larger school with 702 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 Middle better than North Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mineral Springs Middle ranks higher (16.2 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 Middle and North Hills Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mineral Springs Middle: 702. North Hills Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mineral Springs Middle and North Hills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mineral Springs Middle is 415th of 469 and North Hills Elementary is 1356th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).