Avery's Creek Elementary vs Koontz Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery's Creek Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Koontz Intermediate
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
725 students
| Measure | Avery's Creek Elementary Arden, North Carolina | Koontz Intermediate Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,457 | #205 of 469 |
| National rank | #41314 of 50,301 | #10731 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 557 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 43% |
| city | Arden | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Koontz Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 25.6).
- •Koontz Intermediate does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Koontz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Koontz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Avery's Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.6).
- •Koontz Intermediate is the larger school with 725 students compared with 557.
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's Creek Elementary better than Koontz Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Koontz Intermediate ranks higher (35.6 vs 25.6 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's Creek Elementary and Koontz Intermediate?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Arden and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery's Creek Elementary: 557. Koontz Intermediate: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery's Creek Elementary and Koontz Intermediate rank in North Carolina?
Avery's Creek Elementary is 934th of 1,457 and Koontz Intermediate is 205th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).