Central Elementary vs Gravelly Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.7 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
Gravelly Hill Middle
Efland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Gravelly Hill Middle Efland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,457 | #150 of 469 |
| National rank | #39849 of 50,301 | #9221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 261 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Hillsborough | Efland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gravelly Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 27.9).
- •Gravelly Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Gravelly Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Gravelly Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 98.9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Gravelly Hill Middle is the larger school with 415 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 Gravelly Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gravelly Hill Middle ranks higher (42.7 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 Gravelly Hill Middle?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Efland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 261. Gravelly Hill Middle: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Gravelly Hill Middle rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 849th of 1,457 and Gravelly Hill Middle is 150th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).