Easley Elementary vs Hillandale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Easley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Hillandale Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Easley Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Hillandale Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,457 | #1185 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29054 of 50,301 | #45591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Easley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 18.8).
- •Easley Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Easley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Easley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Easley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Hillandale Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 490.
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 Easley Elementary better than Hillandale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Easley Elementary ranks higher (44.3 vs 18.8 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 Easley Elementary and Hillandale Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Easley Elementary: 490. Hillandale Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Easley Elementary and Hillandale Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Easley Elementary is 431st of 1,457 and Hillandale Elementary is 1185th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).