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Harrand Creek Elementary School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades K–6 with 437 students, ranked #408 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #161 in 2021 and consistently remaining within the top 50% of Alabama schools overall in recent years.

Math proficiency was 37%, higher than the state average of 30%, but lower than the district average of 49%, with a notable decline from 95% in 2013; reading proficiency stood at 50%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged from 50% to 59%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide.

Minority enrollment was 68%, with Hispanic and Black students comprising 147 and 115 of the student body respectively, reflecting a diverse demographic; free lunch eligibility rose substantially from 27% in 1999 to 73% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic need.

The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023 with 25 teachers, serving a modest student population in a suburban area; it qualified as a Title I school and participates in the National School Lunch Program.

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.