Paisley Magnet School vs The Arts Based School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paisley Magnet School
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–10
553 students
The Arts Based School
Winston-Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
663 students
| Measure | Paisley Magnet School Winston Salem, North Carolina | The Arts Based School Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 469 | #173 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9457 of 15,369 | #14559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 553 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Arts Based School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 41.7).
- •The Arts Based School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •The Arts Based School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Paisley Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •The Arts Based School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 553.
- •Paisley Magnet School is a public school while The Arts Based School is a charter 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 Paisley Magnet School better than The Arts Based School?
On the Success Index (US), The Arts Based School ranks higher (65.4 vs 41.7 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 Paisley Magnet School and The Arts Based School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paisley Magnet School: 553. The Arts Based School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paisley Magnet School and The Arts Based School rank in North Carolina?
Paisley Magnet School is 153rd of 469 and The Arts Based School is 173rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).