Kestrel Heights School vs Lowe's Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kestrel Heights School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
| Measure | Kestrel Heights School Durham, North Carolina | Lowe's Grove Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 1,457 | #455 of 469 |
| National rank | #33795 of 50,301 | #15118 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 16% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kestrel Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 9.7).
- •Kestrel Heights School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 16%).
- •Kestrel Heights School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Kestrel Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Kestrel Heights School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.1).
- •Lowe's Grove Middle is the larger school with 564 students compared with 421.
- •Kestrel Heights School is a charter school while Lowe's Grove Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kestrel Heights School better than Lowe's Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kestrel Heights School ranks higher (37.3 vs 9.7 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 Kestrel Heights School and Lowe's Grove Middle?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kestrel Heights School: 421. Lowe's Grove Middle: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kestrel Heights School and Lowe's Grove Middle rank in North Carolina?
Kestrel Heights School is 585th of 1,457 and Lowe's Grove Middle is 455th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).