Creekside Elementary vs Estes Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Estes Hills Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Estes Hills Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,457 | #57 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38135 of 50,301 | #5545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 554 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| city | Durham | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estes Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 30.6).
- •Estes Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Estes Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Estes Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Estes Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.3).
- •Creekside Elementary is the larger school with 554 students compared with 336.
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 Creekside Elementary better than Estes Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Estes Hills Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 30.6 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 Creekside Elementary and Estes Hills Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 554. Estes Hills Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Estes Hills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Creekside Elementary is 767th of 1,457 and Estes Hills Elementary is 57th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).