Ashe County High vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashe County High
West Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students
Mountain View Elementary
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
566 students
| Measure | Ashe County High West Jefferson, North Carolina | Mountain View Elementary Jefferson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 528 | #405 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11879 of 16,910 | #28486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 767 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| city | West Jefferson | Jefferson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 36.3).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.2).
- •Ashe County High is the larger school with 767 students compared with 566.
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 High better than Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (45.2 vs 36.3 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 High and Mountain View Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between West Jefferson and Jefferson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashe County High: 767. Mountain View Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashe County High and Mountain View Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ashe County High is 308th of 528 and Mountain View Elementary is 405th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).