Barnardsville Elementary vs North Buncombe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.7 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
North Buncombe High
Weaverville · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
| Measure | Barnardsville Elementary Barnardsville, North Carolina | North Buncombe High Weaverville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 1,457 | #263 of 528 |
| National rank | #31364 of 50,301 | #10419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 125 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Barnardsville | Weaverville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Buncombe High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 40.8).
- •North Buncombe High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Barnardsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99%).
- •Barnardsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.6).
- •North Buncombe High is the larger school with 896 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 North Buncombe High?
On the Success Index (US), North Buncombe High ranks higher (42.2 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 North Buncombe High?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Barnardsville and Weaverville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnardsville Elementary: 125. North Buncombe High: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnardsville Elementary and North Buncombe High rank in North Carolina?
Barnardsville Elementary is 496th of 1,457 and North Buncombe High is 263rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).