Best Schools in Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough, NC has a total of 22 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 12,450 students attend Hillsborough, NC schools. On average, schools in Hillsborough score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough, NC has 5 high schools with 4,428 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hillsborough score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.
1. City Of Medicine Academy
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
2. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
3. Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students
4. Orange High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
5. Partnership Academy
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough, NC has 5 middle schools with 3,103 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hillsborough score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mcdougle Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
2. Orange Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
3. A L Stanback Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
4. George L Carrington Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
5. Gravelly Hill Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough, NC has 11 elementary schools with 4,137 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hillsborough score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.
1. The Expedition School
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The Expedition School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 361 Students
2. Morris Grove Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
3. Hillsborough Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
4. Mangum Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
5. River Park Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
6. Little River K-8 School
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 374 Students
7. Grady Brown Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
8. Pathways Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
9. New Hope Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
10. Central Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsborough, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillsborough, NC has a total population of 29,040 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillsborough, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hillsborough, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillsborough, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillsborough, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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