Global Scholars Academy vs KIPP Durham College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Scholars Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students
KIPP Durham College Preparatory
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
| Measure | Global Scholars Academy Durham, North Carolina | KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 1,457 | #1372 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43446 of 50,301 | #48534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 201 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Scholars Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 12.9).
- •Global Scholars Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Global Scholars Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Global Scholars Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Global Scholars Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory is the larger school with 380 students compared with 201.
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 Global Scholars Academy better than KIPP Durham College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Global Scholars Academy ranks higher (22.2 vs 12.9 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 Global Scholars Academy and KIPP Durham College Preparatory?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Scholars Academy: 201. KIPP Durham College Preparatory: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Scholars Academy and KIPP Durham College Preparatory rank in North Carolina?
Global Scholars Academy is 1054th of 1,457 and KIPP Durham College Preparatory is 1372nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).