Needham Broughton High vs Olds Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needham Broughton High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,153 students
Olds Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Needham Broughton High Raleigh, North Carolina | Olds Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 528 | #78 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4733 of 16,910 | #6831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,153 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 2,153 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olds Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 64.2).
- •Olds Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Olds Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Needham Broughton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 32.4%).
- •Olds Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.2).
- •Needham Broughton High is the larger school with 2,153 students compared with 244.
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 Needham Broughton High better than Olds Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olds Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 64.2 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 Needham Broughton High and Olds Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham Broughton High: 2,153. Olds Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham Broughton High and Olds Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Needham Broughton High is 94th of 528 and Olds Elementary is 78th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).