Hillsborough Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 · Orange County Schools
#138 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#10660 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hillsborough, in the Orange County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 435 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 138th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 435.
There are 11 schools in Hillsborough; Hillsborough Elementary ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillsborough Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillsborough Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 371 m away
The Expedition School
Hillsborough · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 1.3 km away
River Park Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 1.6 km away
Orange Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students · 1.7 km away
Orange High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students · 2.0 km away
Eno River Academy
Hillsborough · Charter other · Grades K–12
828 students · 2.9 km away
Cedar Ridge High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students · 3.2 km away
Pathways Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students · 3.4 km away
Grady Brown Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 3.5 km away
A L Stanback Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Bethlehem Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Clear Creek Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Glenwood Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Sycamore Lane Primary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
435 students
Fletcher Elementary
Fletcher · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Banks Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillsborough Elementary a good school?
Hillsborough Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #138 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillsborough Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hillsborough Elementary ranks #138 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #10660 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillsborough Elementary?
Hillsborough Elementary had 435 students in 2025.
Is Hillsborough Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hillsborough Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillsborough Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillsborough Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.