Next Generation Academy vs Southern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Next Generation Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
487 students
Southern Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | Next Generation Academy Greensboro, North Carolina | Southern Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,457 | #569 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31276 of 50,301 | #33544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Next Generation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 37.7).
- •Next Generation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Next Generation Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.4).
- •Next Generation Academy is the larger school with 487 students compared with 215.
- •Next Generation Academy is a charter school while Southern Elementary is a public 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 Next Generation Academy better than Southern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Next Generation Academy ranks higher (41.0 vs 37.7 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 Next Generation Academy and Southern Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Next Generation Academy: 487. Southern Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Next Generation Academy and Southern Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Next Generation Academy is 492nd of 1,457 and Southern Elementary is 569th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).