Southern Elementary vs Southern Guilford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 404 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 Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Southern Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Southern Guilford Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,457 | #372 of 469 |
| National rank | #33544 of 50,301 | #13778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 215 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 20.0).
- •Southern Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •Southern Guilford Middle is the larger school with 620 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Elementary ranks higher (37.7 vs 20.0 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 Middle?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Elementary: 215. Southern Guilford Middle: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Elementary and Southern Guilford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Southern Elementary is 569th of 1,457 and Southern Guilford Middle is 372nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).