Hillside High vs James E Shepard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Hillside High Durham, North Carolina | James E Shepard Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 528 | #422 of 469 |
| National rank | #15505 of 16,910 | #14472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,433 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 15.7).
- •Hillside High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Hillside High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.8%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •Hillside High is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 423.
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 Hillside High better than James E Shepard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside High ranks higher (18.7 vs 15.7 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 Hillside High and James E Shepard Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High: 1,433. James E Shepard Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High and James E Shepard Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hillside High is 472nd of 528 and James E Shepard Middle is 422nd of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).