E K Powe Elementary vs George Watts Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E K Powe Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
George Watts Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | E K Powe Elementary Durham, North Carolina | George Watts Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 1,457 | #375 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35439 of 50,301 | #27294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Watts Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 34.7).
- •George Watts Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •George Watts Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •George Watts Elementary 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 14.3).
- •E K Powe Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 358.
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 E K Powe Elementary better than George Watts Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George Watts Elementary ranks higher (46.8 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 E K Powe Elementary and George Watts Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E K Powe Elementary: 454. George Watts Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E K Powe Elementary and George Watts Elementary rank in North Carolina?
E K Powe Elementary is 642nd of 1,457 and George Watts Elementary is 375th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).