Oak Grove Elementary vs Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Grove Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
| Measure | Oak Grove Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1145 of 1,457 | #526 of 528 |
| National rank | #44921 of 50,301 | #16736 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 395 | 1,384 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 1,384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 11% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 7.9).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.8%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 21.3).
- •Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 395.
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 Oak Grove Elementary better than Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elementary ranks higher (19.9 vs 7.9 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 Oak Grove Elementary and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Grove Elementary: 395. Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi: 1,384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Grove Elementary and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi rank in North Carolina?
Oak Grove Elementary is 1145th of 1,457 and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is 526th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).