Bethesda Elementary vs Neal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 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
Neal Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Neal Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,457 | #430 of 469 |
| National rank | #46948 of 50,301 | #14558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethesda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 15.1).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Neal Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Neal Middle is the larger school with 706 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 Neal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bethesda Elementary ranks higher (16.3 vs 15.1 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 Neal Middle?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 442. Neal Middle: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Neal Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bethesda Elementary is 1262nd of 1,457 and Neal Middle is 430th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).