Brogden Middle vs City of Medicine Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brogden Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
City of Medicine Academy
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
329 students
| Measure | Brogden Middle Durham, North Carolina | City of Medicine Academy Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 469 | #134 of 528 |
| National rank | #14430 of 15,369 | #6168 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 753 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 72% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City of Medicine Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 16.0).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 28%).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Brogden Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Brogden Middle is the larger school with 753 students compared with 329.
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 Brogden Middle better than City of Medicine Academy?
On the Success Index (US), City of Medicine Academy ranks higher (58.5 vs 16.0 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 Brogden Middle and City of Medicine Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brogden Middle: 753. City of Medicine Academy: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brogden Middle and City of Medicine Academy rank in North Carolina?
Brogden Middle is 418th of 469 and City of Medicine Academy is 134th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).