Bethesda Elementary vs Research Triangle Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
Research Triangle Charter
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
710 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Research Triangle Charter Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,457 | #1234 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46948 of 50,301 | #46623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 442 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Research Triangle Charter does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Research Triangle Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% 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 22.2).
- •Research Triangle Charter is the larger school with 710 students compared with 442.
- •Bethesda Elementary is a public school while Research Triangle Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Research Triangle Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethesda Elementary and Research Triangle Charter?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 442. Research Triangle Charter: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Research Triangle Charter rank in North Carolina?
Bethesda Elementary is 1262nd of 1,457 and Research Triangle Charter is 1234th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).