Middle College HS @ DTCC vs Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle College HS @ DTCC
Durham · Public high · Grades 11–13
164 students
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
| Measure | Middle College HS @ DTCC Durham, North Carolina | Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 528 | #526 of 528 |
| National rank | #10079 of 16,910 | #16736 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 11–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 164 | 1,384 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 1,384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 11% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College HS @ DTCC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 7.9).
- •Middle College HS @ DTCC does better on math proficiency (67% vs 11%).
- •Middle College HS @ DTCC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.8%).
- •Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.4).
- •Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 164.
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 Middle College HS @ DTCC better than Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College HS @ DTCC ranks higher (43.5 vs 7.9 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 Middle College HS @ DTCC and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle College HS @ DTCC: 164. Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi: 1,384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle College HS @ DTCC and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi rank in North Carolina?
Middle College HS @ DTCC is 244th of 528 and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is 526th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).