Morehead Elementary vs Western Guilford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morehead Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
Western Guilford Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Morehead Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Western Guilford Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 1,457 | #319 of 469 |
| National rank | #26376 of 50,301 | #12956 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 20% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 24.5).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 20%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Morehead Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Western Guilford Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 509.
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 Morehead Elementary better than Western Guilford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 24.5 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 Morehead Elementary and Western Guilford Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morehead Elementary: 509. Western Guilford Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morehead Elementary and Western Guilford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Morehead Elementary is 352nd of 1,457 and Western Guilford Middle is 319th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).