Central Elementary vs Grady Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 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
Grady Brown Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Grady Brown Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,457 | #448 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39849 of 50,301 | #29733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 261 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grady Brown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 27.9).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 98.9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Grady Brown Elementary is the larger school with 406 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 Grady Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grady Brown Elementary ranks higher (43.3 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 Central Elementary and Grady Brown Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 261. Grady Brown Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Grady Brown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 849th of 1,457 and Grady Brown Elementary is 448th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).