What types of schools are available in Hillsborough, North Carolina?

Hillsborough, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Hillsborough, North Carolina?

There are 12 schools in Hillsborough, North Carolina, serving 6,715 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Hillsborough?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Hillsborough, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 12 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

6,715

Total Students

Across Hillsborough

14.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

12 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,161 students at Orange High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

A L Stanback Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3700 Nc 86 South, Hillsborough, NC 27278

charter schoolhighK-12

1212 Nc Highway 57 North, Hillsborough, NC 27278

The Expedition School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33, Hillsborough, NC 27278

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

308 Orange High Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

154 Hayes St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

431 Strouds Creek Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Grady Brown Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1100 New Grady Brown Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

River Park Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

240 St. Mary'S Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278

920 Corporate Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278

1125 New Grady Brown Sch Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

500 Orange High Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Hillsborough Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

402 North Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Detailed Overview of Schools in Hillsborough

Hillsborough, North Carolina is home to 12 schools serving over 6,715 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hillsborough, North Carolina?

There are 12 schools in Hillsborough, serving 6,715 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Hillsborough?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Hillsborough include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Hillsborough?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Hillsborough is 14.3:1.

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