Cedar Ridge High vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
Central Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge High Hillsborough, North Carolina | Central Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 528 | #849 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7314 of 16,910 | #39849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,148 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 27.9).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 24.4).
- •Cedar Ridge High is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 261.
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 Cedar Ridge High better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge High ranks higher (54.0 vs 27.9 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 Cedar Ridge High and Central Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge High: 1,148. Central Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge High and Central Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cedar Ridge High is 172nd of 528 and Central Elementary is 849th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).