Orange High vs River Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
River Park Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Orange High Hillsborough, North Carolina | River Park Elementary Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 528 | #224 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7520 of 16,910 | #18802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,161 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 53.3).
- •Orange High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Orange High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •River Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 46.3%).
- •River Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.7).
- •Orange High is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 523.
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 River Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Park Elementary ranks higher (59.1 vs 53.3 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 River Park Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High: 1,161. River Park Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High and River Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Orange High is 182nd of 528 and River Park Elementary is 224th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).