Efland Cheeks Elementary vs Grady Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Efland Cheeks Elementary
Efland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
Grady Brown Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Efland Cheeks Elementary Efland, North Carolina | Grady Brown Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1079 of 1,457 | #448 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43638 of 50,301 | #29733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 532 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Efland | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grady Brown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 21.9).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Efland Cheeks Elementary is the larger school with 532 students compared with 406.
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 Efland Cheeks Elementary better than Grady Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grady Brown Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 21.9 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 Efland Cheeks Elementary and Grady Brown Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Efland and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Efland Cheeks Elementary: 532. Grady Brown Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Efland Cheeks Elementary and Grady Brown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Efland Cheeks Elementary is 1079th of 1,457 and Grady Brown Elementary is 448th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).