Pearsontown Elementary vs Southwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | Pearsontown Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 1,457 | #1002 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #20078 of 50,301 | #42459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 765 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearsontown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 23.8).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Pearsontown Elementary is the larger school with 765 students compared with 639.
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 Southwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pearsontown Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 23.8 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 Southwest Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearsontown Elementary: 765. Southwest Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearsontown Elementary and Southwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Pearsontown Elementary is 248th of 1,457 and Southwest Elementary is 1002nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).