Avery County High vs Freedom Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery County High
Newland · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
Freedom Trail Elementary
Elk Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
202 students
| Measure | Avery County High Newland, North Carolina | Freedom Trail Elementary Elk Park, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 528 | #546 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13541 of 16,910 | #33007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Newland | Elk Park |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 29.0).
- •Freedom Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Avery County High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Freedom Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Freedom Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 20.8).
- •Avery County High is the larger school with 542 students compared with 202.
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 Avery County High better than Freedom Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Trail Elementary ranks higher (38.4 vs 29.0 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 Avery County High and Freedom Trail Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Newland and Elk Park in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery County High: 542. Freedom Trail Elementary: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery County High and Freedom Trail Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Avery County High is 387th of 528 and Freedom Trail Elementary is 546th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).