Excelsior Classical Academy vs Socrates Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in North Carolina, United States, 198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,032 students
Socrates Academy
Matthews · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,039 students
| Measure | Excelsior Classical Academy Durham, North Carolina | Socrates Academy Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,032 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 65% |
| city | Durham | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Socrates Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Socrates Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Socrates Academy does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.2).
- •Socrates Academy is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 1,032.
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 Excelsior Classical Academy better than Socrates Academy?
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 Excelsior Classical Academy and Socrates Academy?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Durham and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Classical Academy: 1,032. Socrates Academy: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Classical Academy and Socrates Academy rank in North Carolina?
Excelsior Classical Academy is unranked and Socrates Academy is unranked among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).