Neal Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27704 · Durham Public Schools
#430 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#14558 of 15,369 nationally
About Neal Middle
Neal Middle is a public middle located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 706 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 430th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 706.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Neal Middle ranks 52nd of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Neal Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Neal Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oak Grove Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 3.3 km away
Spring Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 3.8 km away
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students · 4.9 km away
Reaching All Minds Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
391 students · 6.4 km away
Bethesda Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students · 6.5 km away
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 7.0 km away
Glenn Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 7.6 km away
Research Triangle Charter
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
710 students · 7.7 km away
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students · 7.9 km away
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
North Davidson Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
Kernodle Middle
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707 students
West Rowan Middle
Salisbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
R Max Abbott Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Pine Forest Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Sampson Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neal Middle a good school?
Neal Middle has a Success Index (US) of 15.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #430 of 469 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 Neal Middle rank in North Carolina?
Neal Middle ranks #430 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #14558 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Neal Middle?
Neal Middle had 706 students in 2025.
Is Neal Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Neal Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Neal Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Neal Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.