Black Mountain Elementary vs Owen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
163 students
Owen Middle
Swannanoa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Elementary Black Mountain, North Carolina | Owen Middle Swannanoa, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 1,457 | #190 of 469 |
| National rank | #34153 of 50,301 | #10327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 163 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Black Mountain | Swannanoa |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 36.7).
- •Black Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Black Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Owen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 96.9%).
- •Owen Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.3).
- •Owen Middle is the larger school with 457 students compared with 163.
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 Black Mountain Elementary better than Owen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Owen Middle ranks higher (37.7 vs 36.7 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 Black Mountain Elementary and Owen Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Black Mountain and Swannanoa in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Elementary: 163. Owen Middle: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Elementary and Owen Middle rank in North Carolina?
Black Mountain Elementary is 596th of 1,457 and Owen Middle is 190th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).