Northwest Elementary vs Welcome Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
Welcome Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary Lexington, North Carolina | Welcome Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,457 | #825 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13916 of 50,301 | #39370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 45% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 28.8).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.8).
- •Welcome Elementary is the larger school with 638 students compared with 625.
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 Northwest Elementary better than Welcome Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary ranks higher (66.3 vs 28.8 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 Northwest Elementary and Welcome Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary: 625. Welcome Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary and Welcome Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwest Elementary is 166th of 1,457 and Welcome Elementary is 825th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).