Hillside High vs New Hanover High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 210 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
New Hanover High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | Hillside High Durham, North Carolina | New Hanover High Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 528 | #331 of 528 |
| National rank | #15505 of 16,910 | #12417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,433 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 45% |
| city | Durham | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hanover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 18.7).
- •New Hanover High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •New Hanover High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •New Hanover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.8%).
- •New Hanover High does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •New Hanover High is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 1,433.
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 New Hanover High?
On the Success Index (US), New Hanover High ranks higher (34.1 vs 18.7 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 New Hanover High?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Durham and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High: 1,433. New Hanover High: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High and New Hanover High rank in North Carolina?
Hillside High is 472nd of 528 and New Hanover High is 331st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).