C C Spaulding Elementary vs James E Shepard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C C Spaulding Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | C C Spaulding Elementary Durham, North Carolina | James E Shepard Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,457 | #422 of 469 |
| National rank | #46997 of 50,301 | #14472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 247 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.2 vs 15.7).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.8%).
- •C C Spaulding Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
- •James E Shepard Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 247.
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 C C Spaulding Elementary better than James E Shepard Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are C C Spaulding Elementary and James E Shepard Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C C Spaulding Elementary: 247. James E Shepard Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C C Spaulding Elementary and James E Shepard Middle rank in North Carolina?
C C Spaulding Elementary is 1265th of 1,457 and James E Shepard Middle is 422nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).