Southern Elementary vs Sumner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Sumner Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
| Measure | Southern Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Sumner Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,457 | #1360 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33544 of 50,301 | #48316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 215 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 13.5).
- •Southern Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Southern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •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 19.6).
- •Sumner Elementary is the larger school with 549 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 Sumner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Elementary ranks higher (37.7 vs 13.5 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 Sumner Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Elementary: 215. Sumner Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Elementary and Sumner Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Southern Elementary is 569th of 1,457 and Sumner Elementary is 1360th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).