Hope Valley Elementary vs Murray-Massenburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students
Murray-Massenburg Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
| Measure | Hope Valley Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Murray-Massenburg Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,457 | #1351 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34687 of 50,301 | #48222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 539 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 13.7).
- •Hope Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.2).
- •Hope Valley Elementary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 517.
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 Hope Valley Elementary better than Murray-Massenburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Valley Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 13.7 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 Hope Valley Elementary and Murray-Massenburg Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Valley Elementary: 539. Murray-Massenburg Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Valley Elementary and Murray-Massenburg Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hope Valley Elementary is 616th of 1,457 and Murray-Massenburg Elementary is 1351st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).