Combs Elementary vs Dillard Drive Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combs Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Dillard Drive Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
977 students
| Measure | Combs Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Dillard Drive Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,457 | #136 of 469 |
| National rank | #11299 of 50,301 | #8783 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 695 | 977 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 977 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 33% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Combs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 44.7).
- •Combs Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Combs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Combs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 50.5%).
- •Combs Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Dillard Drive Middle is the larger school with 977 students compared with 695.
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 Combs Elementary better than Dillard Drive Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Combs Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 44.7 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 Combs Elementary and Dillard Drive Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Combs Elementary: 695. Dillard Drive Middle: 977. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Combs Elementary and Dillard Drive Middle rank in North Carolina?
Combs Elementary is 144th of 1,457 and Dillard Drive Middle is 136th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).