Bethesda Elementary vs R N Harris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 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
R N Harris Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Durham, North Carolina | R N Harris Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,457 | #1034 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46948 of 50,301 | #43035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R N Harris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 16.3).
- •R N Harris Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •R N Harris Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •R N Harris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.3%).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Bethesda Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 313.
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 R N Harris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), R N Harris Elementary ranks higher (22.9 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 R N Harris Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 442. R N Harris Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and R N Harris Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethesda Elementary is 1262nd of 1,457 and R N Harris Elementary is 1034th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).