Harvey R Newlin Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Harvey R Newlin Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Hillcrest Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1374 of 1,457 | #1378 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48565 of 50,301 | #48640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.8 vs 12.6).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Harvey R Newlin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Harvey R Newlin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Harvey R Newlin Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 556 students compared with 491.
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 Harvey R Newlin Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harvey R Newlin Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary: 491. Hillcrest Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvey R Newlin Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary is 1374th of 1,457 and Hillcrest Elementary is 1378th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).