Lakewood Montessori Middle vs Morehead Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Montessori Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
Morehead Montessori
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham, North Carolina | Morehead Montessori Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 469 | #490 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6655 of 15,369 | #31155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 41.2).
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle is the larger school with 309 students compared with 278.
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 Lakewood Montessori Middle better than Morehead Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Montessori Middle ranks higher (54.5 vs 41.2 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 Lakewood Montessori Middle and Morehead Montessori?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Montessori Middle: 309. Morehead Montessori: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Montessori Middle and Morehead Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Lakewood Montessori Middle is 94th of 469 and Morehead Montessori is 490th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).