Research Triangle High School vs The Institute Development Young Leaders
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students
| Measure | Research Triangle High School Durham, North Carolina | The Institute Development Young Leaders Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 528 | #1406 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #689 of 16,910 | #49007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 572 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 17% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Research Triangle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 11.6).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.8).
- •Research Triangle High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 419.
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 Research Triangle High School better than The Institute Development Young Leaders?
On the Success Index (US), Research Triangle High School ranks higher (84.5 vs 11.6 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 Research Triangle High School and The Institute Development Young Leaders?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Research Triangle High School: 572. The Institute Development Young Leaders: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Research Triangle High School and The Institute Development Young Leaders rank in North Carolina?
Research Triangle High School is 4th of 528 and The Institute Development Young Leaders is 1406th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).