McDougle Elementary vs Seawell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDougle Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
Seawell Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | McDougle Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Seawell Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,457 | #27 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6322 of 50,301 | #3054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 497 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seawell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 77.7).
- •Seawell Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Seawell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Seawell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 31.4%).
- •Seawell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •McDougle Elementary is the larger school with 497 students compared with 416.
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 McDougle Elementary better than Seawell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seawell Elementary ranks higher (83.7 vs 77.7 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 McDougle Elementary and Seawell Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDougle Elementary: 497. Seawell Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDougle Elementary and Seawell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
McDougle Elementary is 71st of 1,457 and Seawell Elementary is 27th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).