Hillsborough Elementary vs Orange Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Orange Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Orange Middle Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,457 | #69 of 469 |
| National rank | #10660 of 50,301 | #5141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 61.5).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 43.4%).
- •Orange Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Orange Middle is the larger school with 514 students compared with 435.
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 Hillsborough Elementary better than Orange Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 61.5 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 Hillsborough Elementary and Orange Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsborough Elementary: 435. Orange Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsborough Elementary and Orange Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hillsborough Elementary is 138th of 1,457 and Orange Middle is 69th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).