Atkinson Elementary vs Bruce Drysdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkinson Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Atkinson Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Bruce Drysdale Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,457 | #972 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8233 of 50,301 | #41980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 24.5).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Bruce Drysdale Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 288.
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 Atkinson Elementary better than Bruce Drysdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Atkinson Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 24.5 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 Atkinson Elementary and Bruce Drysdale Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkinson Elementary: 288. Bruce Drysdale Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkinson Elementary and Bruce Drysdale Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Atkinson Elementary is 102nd of 1,457 and Bruce Drysdale Elementary is 972nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).