Ben D. Quinn Elementary vs R N Harris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben D. Quinn Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
R N Harris Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Ben D. Quinn Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | R N Harris Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,457 | #1034 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39102 of 50,301 | #43035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 312 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | New Bern | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben D. Quinn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 22.9).
- •Ben D. Quinn Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Ben D. Quinn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Ben D. Quinn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 99%).
- •R N Harris Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.4).
- •R N Harris Elementary is the larger school with 313 students compared with 312.
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 Ben D. Quinn Elementary better than R N Harris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben D. Quinn Elementary ranks higher (29.1 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 Ben D. Quinn Elementary and R N Harris Elementary?
About 186 km in a straight line, between New Bern and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben D. Quinn Elementary: 312. R N Harris Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben D. Quinn Elementary and R N Harris Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ben D. Quinn Elementary is 817th of 1,457 and R N Harris Elementary is 1034th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).