Ashe County High vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 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
Westwood Elementary
West Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
| Measure | Ashe County High West Jefferson, North Carolina | Westwood Elementary West Jefferson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 528 | #515 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11879 of 16,910 | #31973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 767 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| city | West Jefferson | West Jefferson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 36.3).
- •Ashe County High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.2).
- •Ashe County High is the larger school with 767 students compared with 451.
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 Westwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Elementary ranks higher (40.0 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 Westwood Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between West Jefferson and West Jefferson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashe County High: 767. Westwood Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashe County High and Westwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ashe County High is 308th of 528 and Westwood Elementary is 515th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).