Drexel Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexel Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
| Measure | Drexel Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | Hillcrest Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,457 | #1064 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31376 of 50,301 | #43528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 22.1).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.7%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Drexel Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 254.
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 Drexel Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Drexel Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 22.1 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 Drexel Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Elementary: 477. Hillcrest Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Drexel Elementary is 497th of 1,457 and Hillcrest Elementary is 1064th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).