C C Spaulding Elementary vs Morehead Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Morehead Montessori
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | C C Spaulding Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Morehead Montessori Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,457 | #490 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46997 of 50,301 | #31155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 247 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 16.2).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •C C Spaulding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 98.9%).
- •C C Spaulding Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
- •Morehead Montessori is the larger school with 278 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 Morehead Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead Montessori ranks higher (41.2 vs 16.2 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 C C Spaulding Elementary and Morehead Montessori?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C C Spaulding Elementary: 247. Morehead Montessori: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C C Spaulding Elementary and Morehead Montessori rank in North Carolina?
C C Spaulding Elementary is 1265th of 1,457 and Morehead Montessori is 490th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).