Asheville Middle vs Ira B Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 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
Ira B Jones Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Asheville Middle Asheville, North Carolina | Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 469 | #212 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6494 of 15,369 | #17656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ira B Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 55.3).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Asheville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 54.5%).
- •Asheville Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Asheville Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 369.
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 Ira B Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ira B Jones Elementary ranks higher (60.8 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 Ira B Jones Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asheville Middle: 670. Ira B Jones Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asheville Middle and Ira B Jones Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Asheville Middle is 91st of 469 and Ira B Jones Elementary is 212th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).