Middle College HS @ DTCC vs Y E Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | Middle College HS @ DTCC Durham, North Carolina | Y E Smith Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 528 | #1434 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10079 of 16,910 | #49474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 164 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| 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 10.0).
- •Middle College HS @ DTCC does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Middle College HS @ DTCC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Y E Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.4).
- •Y E Smith Elementary is the larger school with 358 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Middle College HS @ DTCC better than Y E Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College HS @ DTCC ranks higher (43.5 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 Middle College HS @ DTCC and Y E Smith Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle College HS @ DTCC: 164. Y E Smith Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle College HS @ DTCC and Y E Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Middle College HS @ DTCC is 244th of 528 and Y E Smith Elementary is 1434th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).