Hillandale Elementary vs Providence Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 199 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
Providence Spring Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
| Measure | Hillandale Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Providence Spring Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1185 of 1,457 | #11 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45591 of 50,301 | #1764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 586 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 82% |
| city | Durham | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Providence Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 18.8).
- •Providence Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Providence Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •Providence Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.3).
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 Providence Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Providence Spring Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 18.8 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 Hillandale Elementary and Providence Spring Elementary?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Durham and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillandale Elementary: 586. Providence Spring Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillandale Elementary and Providence Spring Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hillandale Elementary is 1185th of 1,457 and Providence Spring Elementary is 11th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).