C E Jordan High vs Southwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E Jordan High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,189 students
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | C E Jordan High Durham, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 528 | #1002 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13801 of 16,910 | #42459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,189 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C E Jordan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 23.8).
- •C E Jordan High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •C E Jordan High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.9%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.0).
- •C E Jordan High is the larger school with 2,189 students compared with 639.
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 E Jordan High better than Southwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C E Jordan High ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.8 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 E Jordan High and Southwest Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Jordan High: 2,189. Southwest Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Jordan High and Southwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
C E Jordan High is 401st of 528 and Southwest Elementary is 1002nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).