Hillandale Elementary vs Upward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillandale Elementary
East Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Upward Elementary
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Hillandale Elementary East Flat Rock, North Carolina | Upward Elementary Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 1,457 | #992 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37877 of 50,301 | #42269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| city | East Flat Rock | Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillandale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 24.1).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Hillandale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Upward Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Upward Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Hillandale Elementary is the larger school with 483 students compared with 389.
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 Upward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillandale Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 24.1 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 Hillandale Elementary and Upward Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between East Flat Rock and Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillandale Elementary: 483. Upward Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillandale Elementary and Upward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hillandale Elementary is 748th of 1,457 and Upward Elementary is 992nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).