Central Elementary vs Orange High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 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
Orange High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Orange High Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,457 | #182 of 528 |
| National rank | #39849 of 50,301 | #7520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 261 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 27.9).
- •Orange High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Orange High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Orange High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 19.7).
- •Orange High is the larger school with 1,161 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 Orange High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange High ranks higher (53.3 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 Orange High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 261. Orange High: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Orange High rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 849th of 1,457 and Orange High is 182nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).