Murray-Massenburg Elementary vs Southwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray-Massenburg Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | Murray-Massenburg Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1351 of 1,457 | #1002 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48222 of 50,301 | #42459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 517 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 13.7).
- •Murray-Massenburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Southwest Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 517.
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 Murray-Massenburg Elementary better than Southwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 13.7 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 Murray-Massenburg Elementary and Southwest Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray-Massenburg Elementary: 517. Southwest Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray-Massenburg Elementary and Southwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Murray-Massenburg Elementary is 1351st of 1,457 and Southwest Elementary is 1002nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).