Central Park School For Children vs Durham School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 524 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park School For Children
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
Durham School of the Arts
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,764 students
| Measure | Central Park School For Children Durham, North Carolina | Durham School of the Arts Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 1,457 | #188 of 528 |
| National rank | #14773 of 50,301 | #7797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,764 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park School For Children scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 52.2).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.8).
- •Durham School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 585.
- •Central Park School For Children is a charter school while Durham School of the Arts is a public 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 Central Park School For Children better than Durham School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park School For Children ranks higher (65.0 vs 52.2 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 Central Park School For Children and Durham School of the Arts?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park School For Children: 585. Durham School of the Arts: 1,764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park School For Children and Durham School of the Arts rank in North Carolina?
Central Park School For Children is 178th of 1,457 and Durham School of the Arts is 188th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).