KIPP Durham College Preparatory vs Merrick-Moore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Durham College Preparatory
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham, North Carolina | Merrick-Moore Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1372 of 1,457 | #1223 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48534 of 50,301 | #46291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 12.9).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 380.
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory is a charter school while Merrick-Moore 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 KIPP Durham College Preparatory better than Merrick-Moore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merrick-Moore Elementary ranks higher (17.6 vs 12.9 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 KIPP Durham College Preparatory and Merrick-Moore Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Durham College Preparatory: 380. Merrick-Moore Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Durham College Preparatory and Merrick-Moore Elementary rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Durham College Preparatory is 1372nd of 1,457 and Merrick-Moore Elementary is 1223rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).