Asheboro High vs Balfour Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asheboro High
Asheboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,338 students
Balfour Elementary
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Asheboro High Asheboro, North Carolina | Balfour Elementary Asheboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 528 | #788 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13010 of 16,910 | #38523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,338 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| city | Asheboro | Asheboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Asheboro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 30.0).
- •Asheboro High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Asheboro High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.8%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.6).
- •Asheboro High is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 558.
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 Asheboro High better than Balfour Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Asheboro High ranks higher (31.4 vs 30.0 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 Asheboro High and Balfour Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Asheboro and Asheboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asheboro High: 1,338. Balfour Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asheboro High and Balfour Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Asheboro High is 360th of 528 and Balfour Elementary is 788th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).