Neal Middle vs Reaching All Minds Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neal Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
Reaching All Minds Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
391 students
| Measure | Neal Middle Durham, North Carolina | Reaching All Minds Academy Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 469 | #1024 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14558 of 15,369 | #42901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 706 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reaching All Minds Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 15.1).
- •Neal Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Neal Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Reaching All Minds Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.0).
- •Neal Middle is the larger school with 706 students compared with 391.
- •Neal Middle is a public school while Reaching All Minds Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Neal Middle better than Reaching All Minds Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Reaching All Minds Academy ranks higher (23.1 vs 15.1 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 Neal Middle and Reaching All Minds Academy?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neal Middle: 706. Reaching All Minds Academy: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neal Middle and Reaching All Minds Academy rank in North Carolina?
Neal Middle is 430th of 469 and Reaching All Minds Academy is 1024th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).