Asheville Middle vs Claxton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asheville Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
Claxton Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Asheville Middle Asheville, North Carolina | Claxton Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 469 | #187 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6494 of 15,369 | #15427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 670 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claxton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 55.3).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 50.9%).
- •Asheville Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Asheville Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 405.
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 Middle better than Claxton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Claxton Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 55.3 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 Asheville Middle and Claxton Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asheville Middle: 670. Claxton Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asheville Middle and Claxton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Asheville Middle is 91st of 469 and Claxton Elementary is 187th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).