Southern Elementary vs Southern Guilford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 585 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Southern Guilford High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students
| Measure | Southern Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Southern Guilford High Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,457 | #341 of 528 |
| National rank | #33544 of 50,301 | #12554 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 33.5).
- •Southern Guilford High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Southern Guilford High is the larger school with 934 students compared with 215.
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 Southern Elementary better than Southern Guilford High?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Elementary ranks higher (37.7 vs 33.5 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 Southern Elementary and Southern Guilford High?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Elementary: 215. Southern Guilford High: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Elementary and Southern Guilford High rank in North Carolina?
Southern Elementary is 569th of 1,457 and Southern Guilford High is 341st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).