Bethel Elementary vs Hickory Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Elementary
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
927 students
| Measure | Bethel Elementary Midland, North Carolina | Hickory Ridge Elementary Harrisburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 1,457 | #64 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #25350 of 50,301 | #5848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 611 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Midland | Harrisburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 49.7).
- •Hickory Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 43.4%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Hickory Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 927 students compared with 611.
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 Bethel Elementary better than Hickory Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Ridge Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 49.7 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 Bethel Elementary and Hickory Ridge Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Midland and Harrisburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Elementary: 611. Hickory Ridge Elementary: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Elementary and Hickory Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethel Elementary is 333rd of 1,457 and Hickory Ridge Elementary is 64th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).