Northwest Middle vs Old Town Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Old Town Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle Winston Salem, North Carolina | Old Town Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 469 | #1366 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14079 of 15,369 | #48438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 13.2).
- •Northwest Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Northwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Old Town Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Old Town Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Northwest Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 617.
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 Middle better than Old Town Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle ranks higher (18.2 vs 13.2 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 Northwest Middle and Old Town Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle: 702. Old Town Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle and Old Town Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwest Middle is 387th of 469 and Old Town Elementary is 1366th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).