Northwest Middle vs Rural Hall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 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
Rural Hall Elementary
Rural Hall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle Winston Salem, North Carolina | Rural Hall Elementary Rural Hall, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 469 | #1015 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14079 of 15,369 | #42656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Winston Salem | Rural Hall |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Hall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 18.2).
- •Rural Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Rural Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Rural Hall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Northwest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Northwest Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 491.
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 Rural Hall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Hall Elementary ranks higher (23.5 vs 18.2 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 Rural Hall Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Rural Hall in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle: 702. Rural Hall Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle and Rural Hall Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwest Middle is 387th of 469 and Rural Hall Elementary is 1015th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).