Paisley Magnet School vs The Downtown 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 Downtown School
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
453 students
| Measure | Paisley Magnet School Winston Salem, North Carolina | The Downtown School Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 469 | #79 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9457 of 15,369 | #6910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 553 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 58% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Downtown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 41.7).
- •The Downtown School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •The Downtown School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •The Downtown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Paisley Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Paisley Magnet School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 453.
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 Downtown School?
On the Success Index (US), The Downtown School ranks higher (76.7 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 Downtown 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 Downtown School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paisley Magnet School and The Downtown School rank in North Carolina?
Paisley Magnet School is 153rd of 469 and The Downtown School is 79th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).