Bethesda Elementary vs Pleasant Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 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
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Pleasant Grove Elementary Morrisville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,457 | #277 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46948 of 50,301 | #21889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 41% |
| city | Durham | Morrisville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 16.3).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Bethesda Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 376.
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 Pleasant Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks higher (54.7 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 Pleasant Grove Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and Morrisville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 442. Pleasant Grove Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Pleasant Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethesda Elementary is 1262nd of 1,457 and Pleasant Grove Elementary is 277th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).