Highcroft Elementary vs Mills Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcroft Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
Mills Park Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
| Measure | Highcroft Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Mills Park Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,457 | #8 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1864 of 50,301 | #1365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 698 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 86.4).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Mills Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 17.7%).
- •Mills Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Highcroft Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 594.
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 Highcroft Elementary better than Mills Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Park Elementary ranks higher (87.8 vs 86.4 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 Highcroft Elementary and Mills Park Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcroft Elementary: 698. Mills Park Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcroft Elementary and Mills Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highcroft Elementary is 13th of 1,457 and Mills Park Elementary is 8th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).