Burton Elementary vs KIPP Durham College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
KIPP Durham College Preparatory
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
| Measure | Burton Elementary Durham, North Carolina | KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #733 of 1,457 | #1372 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37539 of 50,301 | #48534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 293 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 12.9).
- •Burton Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Burton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •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 15.2).
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory is the larger school with 380 students compared with 293.
- •Burton Elementary is a public school while KIPP Durham College Preparatory 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 Burton Elementary better than KIPP Durham College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Burton Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 12.9 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 KIPP Durham College Preparatory?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Elementary: 293. KIPP Durham College Preparatory: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Elementary and KIPP Durham College Preparatory rank in North Carolina?
Burton Elementary is 733rd of 1,457 and KIPP Durham College Preparatory is 1372nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).