City of Medicine Academy vs Excelsior Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of Medicine Academy
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
329 students
Excelsior Classical Academy
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,032 students
| Measure | City of Medicine Academy Durham, North Carolina | Excelsior Classical Academy Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #134 of 528 | – |
| National rank | #6168 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 329 | 1,032 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 1,032 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 25.2).
- •Excelsior Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 329.
- •City of Medicine Academy is a public school while Excelsior Classical Academy 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 City of Medicine Academy better than Excelsior Classical Academy?
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 City of Medicine Academy and Excelsior Classical Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City of Medicine Academy: 329. Excelsior Classical Academy: 1,032. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City of Medicine Academy and Excelsior Classical Academy rank in North Carolina?
City of Medicine Academy is 134th of 528 and Excelsior Classical Academy is unranked among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).