Burton Elementary vs J D Clement Early College HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
J D Clement Early College HS
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
380 students
| Measure | Burton Elementary Durham, North Carolina | J D Clement Early College HS Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #733 of 1,457 | #141 of 528 |
| National rank | #37539 of 50,301 | #6383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 293 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 87% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J D Clement Early College HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 31.5).
- •J D Clement Early College HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •J D Clement Early College HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Burton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.2%).
- •Burton Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 27.1).
- •J D Clement Early College HS is the larger school with 380 students compared with 293.
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 Burton Elementary better than J D Clement Early College HS?
On the Success Index (US), J D Clement Early College HS ranks higher (57.7 vs 31.5 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 Burton Elementary and J D Clement Early College HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Elementary: 293. J D Clement Early College HS: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Elementary and J D Clement Early College HS rank in North Carolina?
Burton Elementary is 733rd of 1,457 and J D Clement Early College HS is 141st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).