Atkinson Elementary vs Etowah Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.3 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
Etowah Elementary
Etowah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Atkinson Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Etowah Elementary Etowah, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,457 | #180 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8233 of 50,301 | #14839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| city | Hendersonville | Etowah |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 64.9).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 52.6%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Etowah Elementary is the larger school with 302 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Atkinson Elementary better than Etowah Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Atkinson Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 64.9 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 Etowah Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Etowah in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkinson Elementary: 288. Etowah Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkinson Elementary and Etowah Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Atkinson Elementary is 102nd of 1,457 and Etowah Elementary is 180th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).