Holt Elementary vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 879 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holt Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | Holt Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Northern High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,457 | #470 of 528 |
| National rank | #46333 of 50,301 | #15466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 587 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.5).
- •Northern High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Holt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Holt Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.6).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 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 Holt Elementary better than Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), Northern High ranks higher (18.9 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 Holt Elementary and Northern High?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holt Elementary: 587. Northern High: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holt Elementary and Northern High rank in North Carolina?
Holt Elementary is 1225th of 1,457 and Northern High is 470th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).