Central Elementary vs Efland Cheeks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Efland Cheeks Elementary
Efland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Efland Cheeks Elementary Efland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,457 | #1079 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39849 of 50,301 | #43638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 261 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Hillsborough | Efland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 21.9).
- •Efland Cheeks Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.2).
- •Efland Cheeks Elementary is the larger school with 532 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 Central Elementary better than Efland Cheeks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (27.9 vs 21.9 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 Central Elementary and Efland Cheeks Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Efland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 261. Efland Cheeks Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Efland Cheeks Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 849th of 1,457 and Efland Cheeks Elementary is 1079th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).