Green Hope High vs Highcroft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Hope High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,304 students
Highcroft Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
| Measure | Green Hope High Cary, North Carolina | Highcroft Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #15 of 528 | #13 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1313 of 16,910 | #1864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,304 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 2,304 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 79.7).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Green Hope High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 12.5%).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Green Hope High is the larger school with 2,304 students compared with 698.
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 Green Hope High better than Highcroft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highcroft Elementary ranks higher (86.4 vs 79.7 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 Green Hope High and Highcroft Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Hope High: 2,304. Highcroft Elementary: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Hope High and Highcroft Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Green Hope High is 15th of 528 and Highcroft Elementary is 13th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).