Southwest Elementary vs W G Pearson Elementary
Southwest Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 7.4/10. Southwest Elementary is significantly larger with 669 students, about 1.9× the size of W G Pearson Elementary (348). In math proficiency, Southwest Elementary leads at 28.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Southwest Elementary
Durham, NC
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
669 students
W G Pearson Elementary
Durham, NC
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
348 students
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| Metric | Southwest Elementary | W G Pearson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 5.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.3% | 99.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #93 of 2,660 | #592 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 97th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southwest Elementary | W G Pearson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% | 23.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 21.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Durham (27713) | Durham (27707) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,900 | $72,432 |
| Median Home Value | $380,500 | $371,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,460 | $1,364 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 65.2% | 56.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 14.7% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 21 min |