Atkinson Elementary vs The Mountain Community Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 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
The Mountain Community Sch
Hendersonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students
| Measure | Atkinson Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | The Mountain Community Sch Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,457 | #176 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8233 of 50,301 | #14682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 65.2).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Atkinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Atkinson Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 190.
- •Atkinson Elementary is a public school while The Mountain Community Sch 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 Atkinson Elementary better than The Mountain Community Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Atkinson Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 65.2 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 The Mountain Community Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkinson Elementary: 288. The Mountain Community Sch: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkinson Elementary and The Mountain Community Sch rank in North Carolina?
Atkinson Elementary is 102nd of 1,457 and The Mountain Community Sch is 176th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).