Durham Charter School vs Morehead Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 842 m 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
Morehead Montessori
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Durham Charter School Durham, North Carolina | Morehead Montessori Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #490 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #31155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,010 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99%).
- •Durham Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Durham Charter School is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 278.
- •Durham Charter School is a charter school while Morehead Montessori 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 Morehead Montessori?
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 Morehead Montessori?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Charter School: 1,010. Morehead Montessori: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Charter School and Morehead Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Durham Charter School is unranked and Morehead Montessori is 490th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).