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Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Holly Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Hillcrest Elementary School or Holly Hill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hillcrest Elementary School
400 East Watts Avenue
Enterprise, AL 36330
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Holly Hill Elementary School
201 Pineview
Enterprise, AL 36330
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Holly Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School ranked #159 in Alabama for 2023, maintaining a position among the top 20% of public schools in the state, though its ranking declined from #86 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 55% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 63%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 50% to 54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 768 students in grades K–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023; minority enrollment was 47%, reflecting a diverse student body including 147 Hispanic and 160 Black students.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 51% in 2023 from 43% in 2022, indicating a socioeconomic shift among the student population over recent years.
Holly Hill Elementary School, an active Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama serving grades K–6, ranked #69 in the state in 2023, maintaining a top 10% overall state ranking since 2021 after rising from #155 in 2019.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 66%, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, with reading proficiency at 73%, also higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 60–64%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly to 687 students in 2023 from 790 in 2017, while minority enrollment represented 41% of the student body, reflecting notable demographic diversity within this Union County NJ high school.
Holly Hill maintained a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in 2023, with enrollment offering kindergarten through sixth grade and serving 687 students, including 274 eligible for free lunch, highlighting socioeconomic shifts over the past decade.
The school's graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, with a 90% graduation rate in 2023 compared to the Alabama state rate of 88%.
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
768 students
687 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holly Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holly Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holly Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#159 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#69 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holly Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in AL)
66%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Holly Hill Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
76
Grade 1 Students
100
80
Grade 2 Students
108
107
Grade 3 Students
112
97
Grade 4 Students
114
119
Grade 5 Students
120
100
Grade 6 Students
110
108

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Holly Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holly Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holly Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holly Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holly Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holly Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holly Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holly Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holly Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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