Durham Charter School vs Lakewood Montessori Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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 Montessori Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Durham Charter School Durham, North Carolina | Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #94 of 469 |
| National rank | – | #6655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,010 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Durham Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Durham Charter School is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 309.
- •Durham Charter School is a charter school while Lakewood Montessori Middle 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 Montessori Middle?
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 Montessori Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Charter School: 1,010. Lakewood Montessori Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Charter School and Lakewood Montessori Middle rank in North Carolina?
Durham Charter School is unranked and Lakewood Montessori Middle is 94th of 469 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).