Rock Springs Elementary vs Southwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | Rock Springs Elementary Denver, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 1,457 | #1002 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5001 of 50,301 | #42459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 639 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 28% |
| city | Denver | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 23.8).
- •Rock Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 28%).
- •Rock Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Rock Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
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 Rock Springs Elementary better than Southwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Springs Elementary ranks higher (80.0 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 Rock Springs Elementary and Southwest Elementary?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Denver and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rock Springs Elementary: 639. Southwest Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rock Springs Elementary and Southwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Rock Springs Elementary is 50th of 1,457 and Southwest Elementary is 1002nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).