Southwest Elementary Global Academy vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students
Southwood Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
| Measure | Southwest Elementary Global Academy Lexington, North Carolina | Southwood Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,457 | #950 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43042 of 50,301 | #41611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 369 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 22.9).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Southwood Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 369.
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 Southwest Elementary Global Academy better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 22.9 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 Southwest Elementary Global Academy and Southwood Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy: 369. Southwood Elementary: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest Elementary Global Academy and Southwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy is 1035th of 1,457 and Southwood Elementary is 950th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).