Granite Quarry Elementary vs Hillandale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Quarry Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Hillandale Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Granite Quarry Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina | Hillandale Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,457 | #1185 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43216 of 50,301 | #45591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 586 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Salisbury | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Quarry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 18.8).
- •Granite Quarry Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Granite Quarry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.2).
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 Granite Quarry Elementary better than Hillandale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Quarry Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 18.8 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 Granite Quarry Elementary and Hillandale Elementary?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Quarry Elementary: 586. Hillandale Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Quarry Elementary and Hillandale Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Granite Quarry Elementary is 1044th of 1,457 and Hillandale Elementary is 1185th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).