Grady Brown Elementary vs Hillsborough Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grady Brown Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Grady Brown Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,457 | #138 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29733 of 50,301 | #10660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 54% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 43.3).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 59.6%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Hillsborough Elementary is the larger school with 435 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 Grady Brown Elementary better than Hillsborough Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 43.3 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 Grady Brown Elementary and Hillsborough Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grady Brown Elementary: 406. Hillsborough Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grady Brown Elementary and Hillsborough Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Grady Brown Elementary is 448th of 1,457 and Hillsborough Elementary is 138th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).