Fayetteville Street Elementary vs James E Shepard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 521 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Fayetteville Street Elementary Durham, North Carolina | James E Shepard Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,457 | #422 of 469 |
| National rank | #47774 of 50,301 | #14472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 261 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James E Shepard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 14.7).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Fayetteville Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98.6%).
- •Fayetteville Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •James E Shepard Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 261.
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 Fayetteville Street Elementary better than James E Shepard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James E Shepard Middle ranks higher (15.7 vs 14.7 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 Fayetteville Street Elementary and James E Shepard Middle?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fayetteville Street Elementary: 261. James E Shepard Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fayetteville Street Elementary and James E Shepard Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fayetteville Street Elementary is 1323rd of 1,457 and James E Shepard Middle is 422nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).