Dillard Drive Elementary vs Yates Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillard Drive Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
Yates Mill Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Dillard Drive Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Yates Mill Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,457 | #397 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #26657 of 50,301 | #28130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dillard Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 45.7).
- •Yates Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Yates Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Dillard Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Dillard Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Dillard Drive Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 538.
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 Dillard Drive Elementary better than Yates Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dillard Drive Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 45.7 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 Dillard Drive Elementary and Yates Mill Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillard Drive Elementary: 648. Yates Mill Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillard Drive Elementary and Yates Mill Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dillard Drive Elementary is 357th of 1,457 and Yates Mill Elementary is 397th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).