Bethesda Elementary vs Oak Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 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
Oak Grove Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Oak Grove Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,457 | #1145 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46948 of 50,301 | #44921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 16.3).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Bethesda Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 395.
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 Oak Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elementary ranks higher (19.9 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 Oak Grove Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 442. Oak Grove Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethesda Elementary is 1262nd of 1,457 and Oak Grove Elementary is 1145th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).