J D Clement Early College HS vs James E Shepard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J D Clement Early College HS
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
380 students
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | J D Clement Early College HS Durham, North Carolina | James E Shepard Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 528 | #422 of 469 |
| National rank | #6383 of 16,910 | #14472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 19% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J D Clement Early College HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 15.7).
- •J D Clement Early College HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 19%).
- •J D Clement Early College HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 23%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.2%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 27.1).
- •James E Shepard Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 380.
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 J D Clement Early College HS better than James E Shepard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J D Clement Early College HS ranks higher (57.7 vs 15.7 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 J D Clement Early College HS and James E Shepard Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J D Clement Early College HS: 380. James E Shepard Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J D Clement Early College HS and James E Shepard Middle rank in North Carolina?
J D Clement Early College HS is 141st of 528 and James E Shepard Middle is 422nd of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).