Merrick-Moore Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27704 · Durham Public Schools
#1223 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#46291 of 50,301 nationally
About Merrick-Moore Elementary
Merrick-Moore Elementary is a public elementary located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1223rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 445.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Merrick-Moore Elementary ranks 40th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merrick-Moore Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merrick-Moore Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Reaching All Minds Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
391 students · 1.8 km away
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students · 2.2 km away
Glenn Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 2.9 km away
KIPP Durham College Preparatory
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 2.9 km away
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 2.9 km away
Maureen Joy Charter School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
631 students · 3.2 km away
Eastway Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 3.4 km away
Global Scholars Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students · 3.7 km away
Oak Grove Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 4.1 km away
Middle College HS @ DTCC
Durham · Public high · Grades 11–13
164 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
445 students
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445 students
Vance Elementary
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445 students
Guy B Teachey Elementary
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444 students
Millis Road Elementary
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Albert H Bangert Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrick-Moore Elementary a good school?
Merrick-Moore Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 17.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1223 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merrick-Moore Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Merrick-Moore Elementary ranks #1223 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #46291 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merrick-Moore Elementary?
Merrick-Moore Elementary had 445 students in 2025.
Is Merrick-Moore Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Merrick-Moore Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merrick-Moore Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merrick-Moore Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.