Durham School of the Arts vs E K Powe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham School of the Arts
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,764 students
E K Powe Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Durham School of the Arts Durham, North Carolina | E K Powe Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 528 | #642 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7797 of 16,910 | #35439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,764 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 1,764 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 34.7).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •E K Powe Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.8).
- •Durham School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 454.
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 School of the Arts better than E K Powe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Durham School of the Arts ranks higher (52.2 vs 34.7 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 Durham School of the Arts and E K Powe Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham School of the Arts: 1,764. E K Powe Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham School of the Arts and E K Powe Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Durham School of the Arts is 188th of 528 and E K Powe Elementary is 642nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).