Lowe's Grove Middle vs The Institute Development Young Leaders
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students
| Measure | Lowe's Grove Middle Durham, North Carolina | The Institute Development Young Leaders Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 469 | #1406 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15118 of 15,369 | #49007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 564 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Institute Development Young Leaders scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.6 vs 9.7).
- •The Institute Development Young Leaders does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Lowe's Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •The Institute Development Young Leaders does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.1).
- •Lowe's Grove Middle is the larger school with 564 students compared with 419.
- •Lowe's Grove Middle is a public school while The Institute Development Young Leaders is a charter 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 Lowe's Grove Middle better than The Institute Development Young Leaders?
On the Success Index (US), The Institute Development Young Leaders ranks higher (11.6 vs 9.7 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 Lowe's Grove Middle and The Institute Development Young Leaders?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowe's Grove Middle: 564. The Institute Development Young Leaders: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowe's Grove Middle and The Institute Development Young Leaders rank in North Carolina?
Lowe's Grove Middle is 455th of 469 and The Institute Development Young Leaders is 1406th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).