Ashe County Early College High vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashe County Early College High
West Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–13
143 students
Westwood Elementary
West Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
| Measure | Ashe County Early College High West Jefferson, North Carolina | Westwood Elementary West Jefferson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 528 | #515 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8704 of 16,910 | #31973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 143 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 71.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | West Jefferson | West Jefferson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashe County Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 40.0).
- •Ashe County Early College High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 49%).
- •Ashe County Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 98.2%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 71.5).
- •Westwood Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 143.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashe County Early College High better than Westwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashe County Early College High ranks higher (48.7 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashe County Early College High and Westwood Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between West Jefferson and West Jefferson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashe County Early College High: 143. Westwood Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashe County Early College High and Westwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ashe County Early College High is 207th of 528 and Westwood Elementary is 515th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).