Northern High vs Sandy Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Northern High Durham, North Carolina | Sandy Ridge Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 528 | #1230 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15466 of 16,910 | #46498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,281 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 1,281 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.2).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.6).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 589.
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 Northern High better than Sandy Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northern High ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.2 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 Northern High and Sandy Ridge Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern High: 1,281. Sandy Ridge Elementary: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern High and Sandy Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northern High is 470th of 528 and Sandy Ridge Elementary is 1230th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).