Hillsborough High School vs Hillsborough Township Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,377 students
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–4
467 students
| Measure | Hillsborough High School Hillsborough, New Jersey | Hillsborough Township Elementary School Hillsborough, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #59 of 357 | #228 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1314 of 16,910 | #1121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 2,377 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 2,377 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 75% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Township Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 79.7).
- •Hillsborough Township Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 58%).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 21.6%).
- •Hillsborough Township Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.6).
- •Hillsborough High School is the larger school with 2,377 students compared with 467.
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 Hillsborough High School better than Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Township Elementary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 79.7 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 Hillsborough High School and Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsborough High School: 2,377. Hillsborough Township Elementary School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsborough High School and Hillsborough Township Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hillsborough High School is 59th of 357 and Hillsborough Township Elementary School is 228th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).