Asheville Middle vs Silsa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Silsa
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
332 students
| Measure | Asheville Middle Asheville, North Carolina | Silsa Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 469 | #89 of 528 |
| National rank | #6494 of 15,369 | #4389 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 670 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silsa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 55.3).
- •Silsa does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Silsa does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Silsa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 50.9%).
- •Asheville Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 25.5).
- •Asheville Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 332.
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 Silsa?
On the Success Index (US), Silsa ranks higher (65.6 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 Silsa?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asheville Middle: 670. Silsa: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asheville Middle and Silsa rank in North Carolina?
Asheville Middle is 91st of 469 and Silsa is 89th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).