Sherwood Forest Elementary vs Whitaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
Whitaker Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Sherwood Forest Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina | Whitaker Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #16 of 1,457 | #45 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2106 of 50,301 | #4574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| 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 80.8).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 25.5%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary is the larger school with 670 students compared with 490.
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 Whitaker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 80.8 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 Whitaker Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sherwood Forest Elementary: 670. Whitaker Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sherwood Forest Elementary and Whitaker Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Sherwood Forest Elementary is 16th of 1,457 and Whitaker Elementary is 45th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).