Glenn Elementary vs Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenn Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
| Measure | Glenn Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1214 of 1,457 | #526 of 528 |
| National rank | #46113 of 50,301 | #16736 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 1,384 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 1,384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 11% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 7.9).
- •Glenn Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Glenn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Glenn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 21.3).
- •Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 455.
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 Glenn Elementary better than Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
On the Success Index (US), Glenn Elementary ranks higher (17.9 vs 7.9 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 Glenn Elementary and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenn Elementary: 455. Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi: 1,384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenn Elementary and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi rank in North Carolina?
Glenn Elementary is 1214th of 1,457 and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is 526th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).