Needham Broughton High vs Underwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 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
Underwood Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Needham Broughton High Raleigh, North Carolina | Underwood Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 528 | #108 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4733 of 16,910 | #8820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,153 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 2,153 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 64.2).
- •Needham Broughton High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Needham Broughton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 29.9%).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.2).
- •Needham Broughton High is the larger school with 2,153 students compared with 405.
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 Underwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood Elementary ranks higher (73.7 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 Underwood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham Broughton High: 2,153. Underwood Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham Broughton High and Underwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Needham Broughton High is 94th of 528 and Underwood Elementary is 108th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).