Asheville High vs Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 359 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asheville High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
Early College
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–13
271 students
| Measure | Asheville High Asheville, North Carolina | Early College Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 528 | #184 of 528 |
| National rank | #3568 of 16,910 | #7686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,221 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74.5% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Asheville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 52.6).
- •Early College does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Early College does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 70%).
- •Asheville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Asheville High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 27.1).
- •Asheville High is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 271.
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 Asheville High better than Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Asheville High ranks higher (68.9 vs 52.6 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 Asheville High and Early College?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asheville High: 1,221. Early College: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asheville High and Early College rank in North Carolina?
Asheville High is 70th of 528 and Early College is 184th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).