Morton Elementary vs Sedge Garden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morton Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Sedge Garden Elementary
Kernersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students
| Measure | Morton Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Sedge Garden Elementary Kernersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,457 | #633 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34834 of 50,301 | #35232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 715 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Jacksonville | Kernersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.7 vs 35.1).
- •Sedge Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Sedge Garden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Morton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Sedge Garden Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Morton Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 714.
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 Morton Elementary better than Sedge Garden Elementary?
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 Morton Elementary and Sedge Garden Elementary?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Kernersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morton Elementary: 715. Sedge Garden Elementary: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morton Elementary and Sedge Garden Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Morton Elementary is 620th of 1,457 and Sedge Garden Elementary is 633rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).