Bethlehem Elementary vs Hillsborough Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #524 of 1,457 | #138 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32311 of 50,301 | #10660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| city | Taylorsville | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 39.4).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
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 Bethlehem Elementary better than Hillsborough Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 39.4 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 Bethlehem Elementary and Hillsborough Elementary?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Elementary: 435. Hillsborough Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Elementary and Hillsborough Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethlehem Elementary is 524th of 1,457 and Hillsborough Elementary is 138th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).