KIPP Durham College Preparatory vs Y E Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham, North Carolina | Y E Smith Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1372 of 1,457 | #1434 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48534 of 50,301 | #49474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 10.0).
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Y E Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.3).
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory is the larger school with 380 students compared with 358.
- •KIPP Durham College Preparatory is a charter school while Y E Smith 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 Y E Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Durham College Preparatory ranks higher (12.9 vs 10.0 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 Y E Smith Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Durham College Preparatory: 380. Y E Smith Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Durham College Preparatory and Y E Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Durham College Preparatory is 1372nd of 1,457 and Y E Smith Elementary is 1434th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).