Hope Valley Elementary vs Peterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 131 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
Peterson Elementary
Red Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
539 students
| Measure | Hope Valley Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Peterson Elementary Red Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,457 | #1343 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34687 of 50,301 | #48028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 539 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 18% |
| city | Durham | Red Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 14.2).
- •Hope Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Hope Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Hope Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.4).
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 Peterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Valley Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 14.2 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 Peterson Elementary?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Durham and Red Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Valley Elementary: 539. Peterson Elementary: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Valley Elementary and Peterson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hope Valley Elementary is 616th of 1,457 and Peterson Elementary is 1343rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).