Asheville PEAK Academy vs Lucy S. Herring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asheville PEAK Academy
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
161 students
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Asheville PEAK Academy Asheville, North Carolina | Lucy S. Herring Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,457 | #177 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10167 of 50,301 | #14728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 161 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Asheville PEAK Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 65.1).
- •Asheville PEAK Academy does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary is the larger school with 255 students compared with 161.
- •Asheville PEAK Academy is a charter school while Lucy S. Herring Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 PEAK Academy better than Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Asheville PEAK Academy ranks higher (71.6 vs 65.1 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 PEAK Academy and Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asheville PEAK Academy: 161. Lucy S. Herring Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asheville PEAK Academy and Lucy S. Herring Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Asheville PEAK Academy is 132nd of 1,457 and Lucy S. Herring Elementary is 177th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).