Grady Brown Elementary vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 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
New Hope Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
| Measure | Grady Brown Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | New Hope Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,457 | #869 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29733 of 50,301 | #40278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Hillsborough | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grady Brown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 27.2).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Grady Brown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 99.1%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •New Hope Elementary is the larger school with 528 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 New Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grady Brown Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 27.2 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 New Hope Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grady Brown Elementary: 406. New Hope Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grady Brown Elementary and New Hope Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Grady Brown Elementary is 448th of 1,457 and New Hope Elementary is 869th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).