Brogden Middle vs E K Powe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
E K Powe Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Brogden Middle Durham, North Carolina | E K Powe Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 469 | #642 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14430 of 15,369 | #35439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 753 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E K Powe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 16.0).
- •E K Powe Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •E K Powe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •E K Powe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •E K Powe Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.1).
- •Brogden Middle is the larger school with 753 students compared with 454.
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 E K Powe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), E K Powe Elementary ranks higher (34.7 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 E K Powe Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brogden Middle: 753. E K Powe Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brogden Middle and E K Powe Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brogden Middle is 418th of 469 and E K Powe Elementary is 642nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).