Hillsborough Elementary vs The Expedition School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
The Expedition School
Hillsborough · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
| Measure | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina | The Expedition School Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,457 | #14 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10660 of 50,301 | #1998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 435 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Expedition School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 70.9).
- •The Expedition School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •The Expedition School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •The Expedition School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Hillsborough Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 380.
- •Hillsborough Elementary is a public school while The Expedition School 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 Hillsborough Elementary better than The Expedition School?
On the Success Index (US), The Expedition School ranks higher (86.1 vs 70.9 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 The Expedition School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsborough Elementary: 435. The Expedition School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsborough Elementary and The Expedition School rank in North Carolina?
Hillsborough Elementary is 138th of 1,457 and The Expedition School is 14th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).