Brassfield Elementary vs Durant Road Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brassfield Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Durant Road Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
| Measure | Brassfield Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Durant Road Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 1,457 | #163 of 469 |
| National rank | #14234 of 50,301 | #9717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 35% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brassfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 40.4).
- •Brassfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Brassfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Brassfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 68.6%).
- •Brassfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Durant Road Middle is the larger school with 649 students compared with 613.
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 Brassfield Elementary better than Durant Road Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brassfield Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 40.4 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 Brassfield Elementary and Durant Road Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brassfield Elementary: 613. Durant Road Middle: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brassfield Elementary and Durant Road Middle rank in North Carolina?
Brassfield Elementary is 167th of 1,457 and Durant Road Middle is 163rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).