Brier Creek Elementary vs Research Triangle Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brier Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Research Triangle Charter
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
710 students
| Measure | Brier Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Research Triangle Charter Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 1,457 | #1234 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29372 of 50,301 | #46623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 642 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| city | Raleigh | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brier Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 17.0).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 22.2).
- •Research Triangle Charter is the larger school with 710 students compared with 642.
- •Brier Creek 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 Brier Creek Elementary better than Research Triangle Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Brier Creek Elementary ranks higher (43.8 vs 17.0 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 Brier Creek Elementary and Research Triangle Charter?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brier Creek Elementary: 642. Research Triangle Charter: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brier Creek Elementary and Research Triangle Charter rank in North Carolina?
Brier Creek Elementary is 438th of 1,457 and Research Triangle Charter is 1234th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).