Very Good
#81 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 20% of private schools
Hill Learning Center
School
3200 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
2nd – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#81 of 404
In Durham
#5 of 19
public schools
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About Hill Learning Center
Hill Learning Center is a private school in Durham, NC. Hill Learning Center serves approximately 167 students, and covers grades 2nd-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Hill Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 167 students, Hill Learning Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Hill Learning Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hill Learning Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Hill Learning Center compares to 68 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hill Learning Center (this school) | 7.4 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art | 4.5 |
| Forest View Elementary | 5.8 |
| Hope Valley Elementary | 6.5 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle | 8.7 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 6.0 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle | 7.3 |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle | 9.6 |
| Morehead Montessori | 8.8 |
| Durham Charter School | 7.1 |
| Ignite Online Academy | 4.9 |
| Creekside Elementary | 4.4 |
| C C Spaulding Elementary | 4.9 |
| C E Jordan High | 5.0 |
| E K Powe Elementary | 7.9 |
| Fayetteville Street Elementary | 5.6 |
| W G Pearson Elementary | 7.2 |
| J D Clement Early College HS | 7.5 |
| George Watts Elementary | 8.9 |
| James E Shepard Middle | 7.6 |
| Durham School of the Arts | 8.7 |
Showing 20 of 68 schools. View all schools in Durham
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3200 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hill Learning Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is DURHAM ACADEMY (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DURHAM ACADEMY Durham | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL Durham | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Forest View Elementary Durham | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| DUKE SCHOOL Durham | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV Durham | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Durham | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle Durham | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Hope Valley Elementary Durham | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle Durham | 2.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Lakewood Elementary Durham | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| FIVE OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Durham | 2.5 mi | — |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham | 2.5 mi | 9.6 |
| INSIGHT COLEARNING CENTER Durham | 2.6 mi | — |
| TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL Durham | 3.6 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27705 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,153
Median Home Value
$398,500
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
Population
48,412
College Educated
62.4%
Homeownership
44.6%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MATTHEWS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Matthews, NC | 7.4 |
| HAYWORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL High Point, NC | 7.5 |
| ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL Asheville, NC | 7.5 |
| SOUTHPORT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Southport, NC | 7.3 |
| ARBORBROOK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Matthews, NC | 7.6 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fayetteville, NC | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hill Learning Center
What grades does Hill Learning Center serve?
Hill Learning Center serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Hill Learning Center?
Hill Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Learning Center is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hill Learning Center rank in NC?
Hill Learning Center ranks #81 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Hill Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hill Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Hill Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hill Learning Center a religious school?
No, Hill Learning Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 489-7464
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