Burke Middle College vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Middle College
Morganton · Public high · Grades 11–12
130 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
| Measure | Burke Middle College Morganton, North Carolina | Hillcrest Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 528 | #1064 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8274 of 16,910 | #43528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 130 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 43.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 32% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 22.1).
- •Burke Middle College does better on math proficiency (92% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 97.7%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 43.3).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 254 students compared with 130.
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 Burke Middle College better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burke Middle College ranks higher (50.4 vs 22.1 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 Burke Middle College and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Middle College: 130. Hillcrest Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Middle College and Hillcrest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Burke Middle College is 202nd of 528 and Hillcrest Elementary is 1064th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).