Excelsior Classical Academy vs Hillandale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,032 students
Hillandale Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Excelsior Classical Academy Durham, North Carolina | Hillandale Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1185 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #45591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,032 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Excelsior Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 25.2).
- •Excelsior Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 586.
- •Excelsior Classical Academy is a charter school while Hillandale Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excelsior Classical Academy better than Hillandale Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excelsior Classical Academy and Hillandale Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Classical Academy: 1,032. Hillandale Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Classical Academy and Hillandale Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Excelsior Classical Academy is unranked and Hillandale Elementary is 1185th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).