Hillside High vs Pearsontown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Pearsontown Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
| Measure | Hillside High Durham, North Carolina | Pearsontown Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 528 | #248 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15505 of 16,910 | #20078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,433 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 63% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearsontown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 18.7).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Pearsontown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Hillside High is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 765.
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 Pearsontown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pearsontown Elementary ranks higher (57.3 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 Pearsontown Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High: 1,433. Pearsontown Elementary: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High and Pearsontown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hillside High is 472nd of 528 and Pearsontown Elementary is 248th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).