Holt Elementary vs Sandy Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holt Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Holt Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Sandy Ridge Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,457 | #1230 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46333 of 50,301 | #46498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.5 vs 17.2).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Holt Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.4).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 589 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 Sandy Ridge 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 Holt Elementary and Sandy Ridge Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holt Elementary: 587. Sandy Ridge Elementary: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holt Elementary and Sandy Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Holt Elementary is 1225th of 1,457 and Sandy Ridge Elementary is 1230th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).