City of Medicine Academy vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 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
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | City of Medicine Academy Durham, North Carolina | Northern High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 528 | #470 of 528 |
| National rank | #6168 of 16,910 | #15466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 329 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 26% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City of Medicine Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 18.9).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.8%).
- •City of Medicine Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.6).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 329.
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 Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), City of Medicine Academy ranks higher (58.5 vs 18.9 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 City of Medicine Academy and Northern High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City of Medicine Academy: 329. Northern High: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City of Medicine Academy and Northern High rank in North Carolina?
City of Medicine Academy is 134th of 528 and Northern High is 470th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).