Asheville Middle vs Isaac Dickson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Asheville Middle Asheville, North Carolina | Isaac Dickson Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 469 | #147 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6494 of 15,369 | #11658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 55.3).
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 50.9%).
- •Asheville Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Asheville Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 390.
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 Isaac Dickson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac Dickson Elementary ranks higher (69.5 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 Isaac Dickson Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asheville Middle: 670. Isaac Dickson Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asheville Middle and Isaac Dickson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Asheville Middle is 91st of 469 and Isaac Dickson Elementary is 147th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).