Central Elementary vs New Hope Elementary
New Hope Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 7.3/10. New Hope Elementary is significantly larger with 538 students, about 1.9× the size of Central Elementary (287). In math proficiency, New Hope Elementary leads at 34.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Elementary
Hillsborough, NC
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
287 students
New Hope Elementary
Chapel Hill, NC
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
538 students
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| Metric | Central Elementary | New Hope Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.3 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.6 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.8% | 75.7% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #689 of 2,660 | #135 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 74th | 95th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Elementary | New Hope Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 29.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Elementary | New Hope Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 287 | 538 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.8% | 75.7% |
| District | Orange County Schools | Orange County Schools |
| City | Hillsborough | Chapel Hill |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hillsborough (27278) | Chapel Hill (27514) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,821 | $94,167 |
| Median Home Value | $380,000 | $628,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,294 | $1,491 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 53.8% | 80.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 16.3% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 19 min |