Lyons Farm Elementary vs Mills River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 334 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
Mills River Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Lyons Farm Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Mills River Elementary Mills River, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1288 of 1,457 | #139 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47312 of 50,301 | #10740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 608 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Durham | Mills River |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 15.7).
- •Mills River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Mills River Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.4).
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 Lyons Farm Elementary better than Mills River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mills River Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 15.7 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 Lyons Farm Elementary and Mills River Elementary?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Durham and Mills River in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyons Farm Elementary: 608. Mills River Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyons Farm Elementary and Mills River Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lyons Farm Elementary is 1288th of 1,457 and Mills River Elementary is 139th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).