Kestrel Heights School vs Lyons Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km 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
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Kestrel Heights School Durham, North Carolina | Lyons Farm Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 1,457 | #1288 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33795 of 50,301 | #47312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kestrel Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 15.7).
- •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 16.4).
- •Lyons Farm Elementary is the larger school with 608 students compared with 421.
- •Kestrel Heights School is a charter school while Lyons Farm Elementary 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 Lyons Farm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kestrel Heights School ranks higher (37.3 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 Kestrel Heights School and Lyons Farm Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kestrel Heights School: 421. Lyons Farm Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kestrel Heights School and Lyons Farm Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kestrel Heights School is 585th of 1,457 and Lyons Farm Elementary is 1288th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).