Easley Elementary vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Easley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | Easley Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Northern High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,457 | #470 of 528 |
| National rank | #29054 of 50,301 | #15466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 26% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Easley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 18.9).
- •Easley Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Easley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Easley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Easley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.6).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 490.
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 Easley Elementary better than Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), Easley Elementary ranks higher (44.3 vs 18.9 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 Easley Elementary and Northern High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Easley Elementary: 490. Northern High: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Easley Elementary and Northern High rank in North Carolina?
Easley Elementary is 431st of 1,457 and Northern High is 470th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).