Hillcrest Elementary vs New Dimensions
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
New Dimensions
Morganton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | New Dimensions Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1064 of 1,457 | #211 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43528 of 50,301 | #17526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 254 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Dimensions scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 22.1).
- •New Dimensions does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •New Dimensions does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •New Dimensions does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 97.6%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •New Dimensions is the larger school with 569 students compared with 254.
- •Hillcrest Elementary is a public school while New Dimensions is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than New Dimensions?
On the Success Index (US), New Dimensions ranks higher (61.0 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 Hillcrest Elementary and New Dimensions?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 254. New Dimensions: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and New Dimensions rank in North Carolina?
Hillcrest Elementary is 1064th of 1,457 and New Dimensions is 211th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).