George L Carrington Middle vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | George L Carrington Middle Durham, North Carolina | Northern High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 469 | #470 of 528 |
| National rank | #13441 of 15,369 | #15466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 771 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 26% |
| 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 18.9).
- •George L Carrington Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •George L Carrington Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •George L Carrington Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.6).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 771.
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 Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), George L Carrington Middle ranks higher (21.9 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 George L Carrington Middle and Northern High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George L Carrington Middle: 771. Northern High: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George L Carrington Middle and Northern High rank in North Carolina?
George L Carrington Middle is 351st of 469 and Northern High is 470th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).