Bethesda Elementary vs Brier Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethesda Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Brier Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Brier Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,457 | #438 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46948 of 50,301 | #29372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| city | Durham | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brier Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 16.3).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •Brier Creek Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 442.
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 Bethesda Elementary better than Brier Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brier Creek Elementary ranks higher (43.8 vs 16.3 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 Bethesda Elementary and Brier Creek Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 442. Brier Creek Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Brier Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethesda Elementary is 1262nd of 1,457 and Brier Creek Elementary is 438th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).