Central Elementary vs Fayetteville Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 23 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
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Fayetteville Street Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,457 | #1323 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39849 of 50,301 | #47774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 261 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Hillsborough | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 14.7).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Fayetteville Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
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 Fayetteville Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (27.9 vs 14.7 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 Central Elementary and Fayetteville Street Elementary?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 261. Fayetteville Street Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Fayetteville Street Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 849th of 1,457 and Fayetteville Street Elementary is 1323rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).