Merrick-Moore Elementary vs Neal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Neal Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
| Measure | Merrick-Moore Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Neal Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1223 of 1,457 | #430 of 469 |
| National rank | #46291 of 50,301 | #14558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 15.1).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Neal Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Neal Middle is the larger school with 706 students compared with 445.
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 Merrick-Moore Elementary better than Neal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Merrick-Moore Elementary ranks higher (17.6 vs 15.1 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 Merrick-Moore Elementary and Neal Middle?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrick-Moore Elementary: 445. Neal Middle: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrick-Moore Elementary and Neal Middle rank in North Carolina?
Merrick-Moore Elementary is 1223rd of 1,457 and Neal Middle is 430th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).