Burton Elementary vs Maureen Joy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Maureen Joy Charter School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
631 students
| Measure | Burton Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Maureen Joy Charter School Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #733 of 1,457 | #626 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37539 of 50,301 | #35043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 293 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maureen Joy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 31.5).
- •Maureen Joy Charter School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Burton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •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 11.7).
- •Maureen Joy Charter School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 293.
- •Burton Elementary is a public school while Maureen Joy Charter School 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 Maureen Joy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Maureen Joy Charter School ranks higher (35.4 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 Maureen Joy Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Elementary: 293. Maureen Joy Charter School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Elementary and Maureen Joy Charter School rank in North Carolina?
Burton Elementary is 733rd of 1,457 and Maureen Joy Charter School is 626th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).