Mineral Springs Middle vs Paisley Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 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
Paisley Magnet School
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–10
553 students
| Measure | Mineral Springs Middle Winston Salem, North Carolina | Paisley Magnet School Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 469 | #153 of 469 |
| National rank | #14406 of 15,369 | #9457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 702 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 38% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paisley Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 16.2).
- •Paisley Magnet School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 16%).
- •Paisley Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Paisley Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Mineral Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Mineral Springs Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 553.
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 Paisley Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Paisley Magnet School ranks higher (41.7 vs 16.2 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 Mineral Springs Middle and Paisley Magnet School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mineral Springs Middle: 702. Paisley Magnet School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mineral Springs Middle and Paisley Magnet School rank in North Carolina?
Mineral Springs Middle is 415th of 469 and Paisley Magnet School is 153rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).