A L Stanback Middle vs Cedar Ridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A L Stanback Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
Cedar Ridge High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
| Measure | A L Stanback Middle Hillsborough, North Carolina | Cedar Ridge High Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 469 | #172 of 528 |
| National rank | #8030 of 15,369 | #7314 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 648 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 63% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 48.2).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 57.7%).
- •A L Stanback Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 24.4).
- •Cedar Ridge High is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 648.
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 A L Stanback Middle better than Cedar Ridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge High ranks higher (54.0 vs 48.2 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 A L Stanback Middle and Cedar Ridge High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A L Stanback Middle: 648. Cedar Ridge High: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A L Stanback Middle and Cedar Ridge High rank in North Carolina?
A L Stanback Middle is 121st of 469 and Cedar Ridge High is 172nd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).