Durant Road Middle vs Wildwood Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
Wildwood Forest Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Durant Road Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | Wildwood Forest Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 469 | #1052 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9717 of 15,369 | #43422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durant Road Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 22.3).
- •Durant Road Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Durant Road Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Durant Road Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Wildwood Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.8).
- •Durant Road Middle is the larger school with 649 students compared with 551.
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 Wildwood Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Durant Road Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 22.3 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 Wildwood Forest Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durant Road Middle: 649. Wildwood Forest Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durant Road Middle and Wildwood Forest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Durant Road Middle is 163rd of 469 and Wildwood Forest Elementary is 1052nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).