Durant Road Middle vs North Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durant Road Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
North Ridge Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Durant Road Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | North Ridge Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 469 | #265 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9717 of 15,369 | #20850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 40.4).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Durant Road Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 68.6%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •North Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 730 students compared with 649.
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 Durant Road Middle better than North Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Ridge Elementary ranks higher (56.2 vs 40.4 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 Durant Road Middle and North Ridge Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durant Road Middle: 649. North Ridge Elementary: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durant Road Middle and North Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Durant Road Middle is 163rd of 469 and North Ridge Elementary is 265th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).