KIPP Durham College Preparatory vs The Expedition School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 22 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
The Expedition School
Hillsborough · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
| Measure | KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham, North Carolina | The Expedition School Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1372 of 1,457 | #14 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48534 of 50,301 | #1998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 74% |
| city | Durham | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Expedition School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 12.9).
- •The Expedition School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 20%).
- •The Expedition School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 20%).
- •The Expedition School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
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 The Expedition School?
On the Success Index (US), The Expedition School ranks higher (86.1 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 The Expedition School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Durham and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Durham College Preparatory: 380. The Expedition School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Durham College Preparatory and The Expedition School rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Durham College Preparatory is 1372nd of 1,457 and The Expedition School is 14th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).