Barnardsville Elementary vs Hot Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnardsville Elementary
Barnardsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
125 students
Hot Springs Elementary
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
128 students
| Measure | Barnardsville Elementary Barnardsville, North Carolina | Hot Springs Elementary Hot Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 1,457 | #267 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31364 of 50,301 | #20892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 125 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Barnardsville | Hot Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hot Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 40.8).
- •Hot Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hot Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Barnardsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 97.7%).
- •Hot Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •Hot Springs Elementary is the larger school with 128 students compared with 125.
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 Barnardsville Elementary better than Hot Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hot Springs Elementary ranks higher (56.1 vs 40.8 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 Barnardsville Elementary and Hot Springs Elementary?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Barnardsville and Hot Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnardsville Elementary: 125. Hot Springs Elementary: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnardsville Elementary and Hot Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Barnardsville Elementary is 496th of 1,457 and Hot Springs Elementary is 267th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).