George L Carrington Middle vs Holt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George L Carrington Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Holt Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
| Measure | George L Carrington Middle Durham, North Carolina | Holt Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 469 | #1225 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13441 of 15,369 | #46333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 771 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George L Carrington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 17.5).
- •George L Carrington Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •George L Carrington Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Holt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Holt Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •George L Carrington Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 587.
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 George L Carrington Middle better than Holt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George L Carrington Middle ranks higher (21.9 vs 17.5 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 George L Carrington Middle and Holt Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George L Carrington Middle: 771. Holt Elementary: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George L Carrington Middle and Holt Elementary rank in North Carolina?
George L Carrington Middle is 351st of 469 and Holt Elementary is 1225th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).