Brogden Middle vs Durham School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Durham School of the Arts
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,764 students
| Measure | Brogden Middle Durham, North Carolina | Durham School of the Arts Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 469 | #188 of 528 |
| National rank | #14430 of 15,369 | #7797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 753 | 1,764 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 1,764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 68% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 16.0).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (68% vs 25%).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 28%).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Brogden Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.8).
- •Durham School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 753.
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 Durham School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Durham School of the Arts ranks higher (52.2 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 Durham School of the Arts?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brogden Middle: 753. Durham School of the Arts: 1,764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brogden Middle and Durham School of the Arts rank in North Carolina?
Brogden Middle is 418th of 469 and Durham School of the Arts is 188th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).