Grady Brown Elementary vs Orange Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 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
Orange Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Grady Brown Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Orange Middle Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,457 | #69 of 469 |
| National rank | #29733 of 50,301 | #5141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 43.3).
- •Orange Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Orange Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Orange Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 59.6%).
- •Orange Middle is the larger school with 514 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 Orange Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Middle ranks higher (61.5 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 Orange Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grady Brown Elementary: 406. Orange Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grady Brown Elementary and Orange Middle rank in North Carolina?
Grady Brown Elementary is 448th of 1,457 and Orange Middle is 69th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).