Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary
Elon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary Elon, North Carolina | Hillcrest Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #747 of 1,457 | #1378 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37851 of 50,301 | #48640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 19% |
| city | Elon | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 12.6).
- •Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.8).
- •Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is the larger school with 623 students compared with 556.
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 Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 12.6 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 Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Elon and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary: 623. Hillcrest Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is 747th of 1,457 and Hillcrest Elementary is 1378th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).