Morehead Montessori vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morehead Montessori
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Northside Elementary
Norlina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Morehead Montessori Durham, North Carolina | Northside Elementary Norlina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,457 | #1317 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31155 of 50,301 | #47751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| city | Durham | Norlina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 14.8).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
- •Morehead Montessori is the larger school with 278 students compared with 277.
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 Morehead Montessori better than Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead Montessori ranks higher (41.2 vs 14.8 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 Morehead Montessori and Northside Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Durham and Norlina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morehead Montessori: 278. Northside Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morehead Montessori and Northside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Morehead Montessori is 490th of 1,457 and Northside Elementary is 1317th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).