Durham Charter School vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Charter School
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–11
1,010 students
Lakewood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Durham Charter School Durham, North Carolina | Lakewood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1134 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #44733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,010 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 23% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Charter School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Durham Charter School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Durham Charter School is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 439.
- •Durham Charter School is a charter school while Lakewood Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Durham Charter School better than Lakewood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durham Charter School and Lakewood Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Charter School: 1,010. Lakewood Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Charter School and Lakewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Durham Charter School is unranked and Lakewood Elementary is 1134th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).