Morehead Montessori vs Rogers-Herr Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Rogers-Herr Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | Morehead Montessori Durham, North Carolina | Rogers-Herr Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,457 | #167 of 469 |
| National rank | #31155 of 50,301 | #9894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 39.7).
- •Rogers-Herr Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Morehead Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •Rogers-Herr Middle is the larger school with 660 students compared with 278.
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 Rogers-Herr Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead Montessori ranks higher (41.2 vs 39.7 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 Rogers-Herr Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morehead Montessori: 278. Rogers-Herr Middle: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morehead Montessori and Rogers-Herr Middle rank in North Carolina?
Morehead Montessori is 490th of 1,457 and Rogers-Herr Middle is 167th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).