Efland Cheeks Elementary vs Hillsborough Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 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
Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Efland Cheeks Elementary Efland, North Carolina | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1079 of 1,457 | #138 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43638 of 50,301 | #10660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 532 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 54% |
| city | Efland | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 21.9).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Efland Cheeks Elementary is the larger school with 532 students compared with 435.
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 Hillsborough Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Elementary ranks higher (70.9 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 Hillsborough Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Efland and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Efland Cheeks Elementary: 532. Hillsborough Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Efland Cheeks Elementary and Hillsborough Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Efland Cheeks Elementary is 1079th of 1,457 and Hillsborough Elementary is 138th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).