Hillside High vs W G Pearson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 663 m 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
W G Pearson Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Hillside High Durham, North Carolina | W G Pearson Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 528 | #1058 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15505 of 16,910 | #43499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,433 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W G Pearson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 18.7).
- •Hillside High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Hillside High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •W G Pearson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.8%).
- •W G Pearson Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.5).
- •Hillside High is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 319.
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 W G Pearson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W G Pearson Elementary ranks higher (22.2 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 W G Pearson Elementary?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High: 1,433. W G Pearson Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High and W G Pearson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hillside High is 472nd of 528 and W G Pearson Elementary is 1058th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).