Pearsontown Elementary vs Porter Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearsontown Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
Porter Ridge Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
| Measure | Pearsontown Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Porter Ridge Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 1,457 | #475 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #20078 of 50,301 | #30659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 765 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| city | Durham | Indian Trail |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearsontown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 42.0).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Porter Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
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 Pearsontown Elementary better than Porter Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pearsontown Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 42.0 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 Pearsontown Elementary and Porter Ridge Elementary?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Durham and Indian Trail in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearsontown Elementary: 765. Porter Ridge Elementary: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearsontown Elementary and Porter Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Pearsontown Elementary is 248th of 1,457 and Porter Ridge Elementary is 475th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).