Bell Elementary vs Reynolds Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Reynolds Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | Bell Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Reynolds Middle Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 1,457 | #183 of 469 |
| National rank | #34294 of 50,301 | #10174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reynolds Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 36.5).
- •Bell Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Reynolds Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98.2%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Reynolds Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 224.
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 Bell Elementary better than Reynolds Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Reynolds Middle ranks higher (38.5 vs 36.5 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 Bell Elementary and Reynolds Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Elementary: 224. Reynolds Middle: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Elementary and Reynolds Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bell Elementary is 602nd of 1,457 and Reynolds Middle is 183rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).