Merrick-Moore Elementary vs Y E Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 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
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | Merrick-Moore Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Y E Smith Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1223 of 1,457 | #1434 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46291 of 50,301 | #49474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 10.0).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Y E Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Y E Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Merrick-Moore Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 358.
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 Y E Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merrick-Moore Elementary ranks higher (17.6 vs 10.0 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 Y E Smith Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrick-Moore Elementary: 445. Y E Smith Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrick-Moore Elementary and Y E Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Merrick-Moore Elementary is 1223rd of 1,457 and Y E Smith Elementary is 1434th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).