Ashley Academy vs The Arts Based School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Academy
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
The Arts Based School
Winston-Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
663 students
| Measure | Ashley Academy Winston-Salem, North Carolina | The Arts Based School Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1299 of 1,457 | #173 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47469 of 50,301 | #14559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 348 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 51% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Arts Based School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 15.3).
- •The Arts Based School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 9%).
- •The Arts Based School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 10%).
- •Ashley Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •The Arts Based School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 348.
- •Ashley Academy is a public school while The Arts Based School is a charter 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 Ashley Academy better than The Arts Based School?
On the Success Index (US), The Arts Based School ranks higher (65.4 vs 15.3 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 Ashley Academy and The Arts Based School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley Academy: 348. The Arts Based School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley Academy and The Arts Based School rank in North Carolina?
Ashley Academy is 1299th of 1,457 and The Arts Based School is 173rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).