Fayetteville Street Elementary vs Hillside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Hillside High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students
| Measure | Fayetteville Street Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Hillside High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,457 | #472 of 528 |
| National rank | #47774 of 50,301 | #15505 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 261 | 1,433 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 1,433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 14.7).
- •Hillside High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Hillside High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Fayetteville Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Fayetteville Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.5).
- •Hillside High is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 261.
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 Fayetteville Street Elementary better than Hillside High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside High ranks higher (18.7 vs 14.7 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 Fayetteville Street Elementary and Hillside High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fayetteville Street Elementary: 261. Hillside High: 1,433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fayetteville Street Elementary and Hillside High rank in North Carolina?
Fayetteville Street Elementary is 1323rd of 1,457 and Hillside High is 472nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).