W G Pearson Elementary vs Southwest 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.
W G Pearson Elementary
Durham, NC
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
348 students
Southwest Elementary
Durham, NC
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
669 students
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| Metric | W G Pearson Elementary | Southwest Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.9 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.1% | 52.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #592 of 2,660 | #93 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 78th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | W G Pearson Elementary | Southwest Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 23.0% | 28.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 21.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Durham (27707) | Durham (27713) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,432 | $96,900 |
| Median Home Value | $371,500 | $380,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,364 | $1,460 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 56.9% | 65.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 23 min |