Douglas Elementary vs Joyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Joyner Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Joyner Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,457 | #128 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27742 of 50,301 | #10008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joyner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 46.2).
- •Joyner Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Joyner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Joyner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 44%).
- •Joyner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Joyner Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 562.
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 Douglas Elementary better than Joyner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joyner Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 46.2 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 Douglas Elementary and Joyner Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary: 562. Joyner Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary and Joyner Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Elementary is 383rd of 1,457 and Joyner Elementary is 128th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).