Cedar Ridge High vs Orange High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
Orange High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge High Hillsborough, North Carolina | Orange High Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 528 | #182 of 528 |
| National rank | #7314 of 16,910 | #7520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,148 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.0 vs 53.3).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Cedar Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Orange High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 47.2%).
- •Orange High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.4).
- •Orange High is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 1,148.
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 Orange High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cedar Ridge High and Orange High?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge High: 1,148. Orange High: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge High and Orange High rank in North Carolina?
Cedar Ridge High is 172nd of 528 and Orange High is 182nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).