Cairo-Durham Middle School vs Scott M Ellis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cairo-Durham Middle School
Cairo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
272 students
Scott M Ellis Elementary School
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Cairo-Durham Middle School Cairo, New York | Scott M Ellis Elementary School Greenville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 785 | #1979 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9373 of 15,369 | #37061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Cairo | Greenville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cairo-Durham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 32.3).
- •Cairo-Durham Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Cairo-Durham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Scott M Ellis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 64.7%).
- •Cairo-Durham Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.5).
- •Scott M Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 272.
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 Cairo-Durham Middle School better than Scott M Ellis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cairo-Durham Middle School ranks higher (42.0 vs 32.3 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 Cairo-Durham Middle School and Scott M Ellis Elementary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Cairo and Greenville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cairo-Durham Middle School: 272. Scott M Ellis Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cairo-Durham Middle School and Scott M Ellis Elementary School rank in New York?
Cairo-Durham Middle School is 491st of 785 and Scott M Ellis Elementary School is 1979th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).