Bill Hefner Elementary vs Cliffdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Hefner Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
Cliffdale Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Bill Hefner Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Cliffdale Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1189 of 1,457 | #1068 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45634 of 50,301 | #43572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 712 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cliffdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 18.7).
- •Cliffdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Bill Hefner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 97.9%).
- •Cliffdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.6).
- •Bill Hefner Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 613.
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 Bill Hefner Elementary better than Cliffdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cliffdale Elementary ranks higher (22.0 vs 18.7 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 Bill Hefner Elementary and Cliffdale Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill Hefner Elementary: 712. Cliffdale Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill Hefner Elementary and Cliffdale Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bill Hefner Elementary is 1189th of 1,457 and Cliffdale Elementary is 1068th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).