Orange High vs Pathways Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
Pathways Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Orange High Hillsborough, North Carolina | Pathways Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 528 | #501 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7520 of 16,910 | #31472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,161 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 40.7).
- •Orange High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Orange High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Orange High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 54.4%).
- •Pathways Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.7).
- •Orange High is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 371.
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 Orange High better than Pathways Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orange High ranks higher (53.3 vs 40.7 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 Orange High and Pathways Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High: 1,161. Pathways Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High and Pathways Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Orange High is 182nd of 528 and Pathways Elementary is 501st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).