Merrick-Moore Elementary vs Reaching All Minds Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Reaching All Minds Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
391 students
| Measure | Merrick-Moore Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Reaching All Minds Academy Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1223 of 1,457 | #1024 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46291 of 50,301 | #42901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 445 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reaching All Minds Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 17.6).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Reaching All Minds Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Reaching All Minds Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 391.
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary is a public school while Reaching All Minds Academy 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 Merrick-Moore Elementary better than Reaching All Minds Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Reaching All Minds Academy ranks higher (23.1 vs 17.6 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 Reaching All Minds Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrick-Moore Elementary: 445. Reaching All Minds Academy: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrick-Moore Elementary and Reaching All Minds Academy rank in North Carolina?
Merrick-Moore Elementary is 1223rd of 1,457 and Reaching All Minds Academy is 1024th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).