A L Stanback Middle vs Grady Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
Grady Brown Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | A L Stanback Middle Hillsborough, North Carolina | Grady Brown Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 469 | #448 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8030 of 15,369 | #29733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A L Stanback Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 43.3).
- •A L Stanback Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •A L Stanback Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •A L Stanback Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 59.6%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •A L Stanback Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 406.
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 Grady Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), A L Stanback Middle ranks higher (48.2 vs 43.3 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 Grady Brown Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A L Stanback Middle: 648. Grady Brown Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A L Stanback Middle and Grady Brown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
A L Stanback Middle is 121st of 469 and Grady Brown Elementary is 448th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).