Grifton vs Oak Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grifton
Grifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
395 students
Oak Grove Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Grifton Grifton, North Carolina | Oak Grove Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1120 of 1,457 | #1145 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44456 of 50,301 | #44921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Grifton | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.6 vs 19.9).
- •Grifton does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Grifton does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Grifton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
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 Grifton better than Oak Grove Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grifton and Oak Grove Elementary?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Grifton and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grifton: 395. Oak Grove Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grifton and Oak Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Grifton is 1120th of 1,457 and Oak Grove Elementary is 1145th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).