Pleasant Grove Elementary vs Research Triangle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students
| Measure | Pleasant Grove Elementary Morrisville, North Carolina | Research Triangle High School Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #277 of 1,457 | #4 of 528 |
| National rank | #21889 of 50,301 | #689 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 376 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 82% |
| city | Morrisville | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Research Triangle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 54.7).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Research Triangle High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 376.
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary is a public school while Research Triangle High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pleasant Grove Elementary better than Research Triangle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Research Triangle High School ranks higher (84.5 vs 54.7 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 Pleasant Grove Elementary and Research Triangle High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Morrisville and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Grove Elementary: 376. Research Triangle High School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Grove Elementary and Research Triangle High School rank in North Carolina?
Pleasant Grove Elementary is 277th of 1,457 and Research Triangle High School is 4th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).