Hillsborough Elementary vs Pathways Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Pathways Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | Pathways Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,457 | #501 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10660 of 50,301 | #31472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 33% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 40.7).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Hillsborough Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 54.4%).
- •Pathways Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Hillsborough Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 371.
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 Pathways Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 40.7 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 Pathways Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsborough Elementary: 435. Pathways Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsborough Elementary and Pathways Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hillsborough Elementary is 138th of 1,457 and Pathways Elementary is 501st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).