Sherwood Forest Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Sherwood Forest Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 1,457 | #119 of 469 |
| National rank | #2106 of 50,301 | #8007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 53% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 48.4).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 53%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 99.6%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 670.
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 Sherwood Forest Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 48.4 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 Sherwood Forest Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sherwood Forest Elementary: 670. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sherwood Forest Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Sherwood Forest Elementary is 16th of 1,457 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 119th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).