A L Stanback Middle vs Hillsborough Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 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
Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | A L Stanback Middle Hillsborough, North Carolina | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 469 | #138 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8030 of 15,369 | #10660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 54% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 48.2).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 57.7%).
- •A L Stanback Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •A L Stanback Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 435.
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 Hillsborough Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Elementary ranks higher (70.9 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 Hillsborough Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A L Stanback Middle: 648. Hillsborough Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A L Stanback Middle and Hillsborough Elementary rank in North Carolina?
A L Stanback Middle is 121st of 469 and Hillsborough Elementary is 138th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).