Neal Middle vs Spring Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 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
Spring Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
| Measure | Neal Middle Durham, North Carolina | Spring Valley Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 469 | #1357 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14558 of 15,369 | #48267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neal Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 13.6).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Spring Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Neal Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.0).
- •Neal Middle is the larger school with 706 students compared with 543.
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 Spring Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Neal Middle ranks higher (15.1 vs 13.6 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 Spring Valley Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neal Middle: 706. Spring Valley Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neal Middle and Spring Valley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Neal Middle is 430th of 469 and Spring Valley Elementary is 1357th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).