Bethesda Elementary vs The Institute Development Young Leaders
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
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Durham, North Carolina | The Institute Development Young Leaders Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,457 | #1406 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46948 of 50,301 | #49007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 442 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethesda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 11.6).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •The Institute Development Young Leaders does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Bethesda Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 419.
- •Bethesda Elementary is a public school while The Institute Development Young Leaders 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 The Institute Development Young Leaders?
On the Success Index (US), Bethesda Elementary ranks higher (16.3 vs 11.6 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 The Institute Development Young Leaders?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 442. The Institute Development Young Leaders: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and The Institute Development Young Leaders rank in North Carolina?
Bethesda Elementary is 1262nd of 1,457 and The Institute Development Young Leaders is 1406th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).