Heritage Middle vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Valdese, North Carolina | Hillcrest Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 469 | #1064 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8807 of 15,369 | #43528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Valdese | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 22.1).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 475 students compared with 254.
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 Heritage Middle better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (44.6 vs 22.1 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 Heritage Middle and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 475. Hillcrest Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Hillcrest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Middle is 137th of 469 and Hillcrest Elementary is 1064th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).