Hillandale Elementary vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillandale Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | Hillandale Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Northern High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1185 of 1,457 | #470 of 528 |
| National rank | #45591 of 50,301 | #15466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 586 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.8 vs 18.9).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.6).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 586.
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 Hillandale Elementary better than Northern High?
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 Hillandale Elementary and Northern High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillandale Elementary: 586. Northern High: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillandale Elementary and Northern High rank in North Carolina?
Hillandale Elementary is 1185th of 1,457 and Northern High is 470th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).