Bessemer City Primary vs Merrick-Moore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City Primary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
445 students
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Primary Bessemer City, North Carolina | Merrick-Moore Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 1,457 | #1223 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43200 of 50,301 | #46291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 18% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Bessemer City | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessemer City Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 17.6).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
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 Bessemer City Primary better than Merrick-Moore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bessemer City Primary ranks higher (22.6 vs 17.6 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 Bessemer City Primary and Merrick-Moore Elementary?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Primary: 445. Merrick-Moore Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Primary and Merrick-Moore Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Primary is 1043rd of 1,457 and Merrick-Moore Elementary is 1223rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).