Bruce Drysdale Elementary vs East Henderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
East Henderson High
East Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Bruce Drysdale Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | East Henderson High East Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,457 | #173 of 528 |
| National rank | #41980 of 50,301 | #7334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 473 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 67% |
| city | Hendersonville | East Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Henderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 24.5).
- •East Henderson High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •East Henderson High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •East Henderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Bruce Drysdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •East Henderson High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 473.
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 Bruce Drysdale Elementary better than East Henderson High?
On the Success Index (US), East Henderson High ranks higher (53.9 vs 24.5 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 Bruce Drysdale Elementary and East Henderson High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and East Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary: 473. East Henderson High: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Drysdale Elementary and East Henderson High rank in North Carolina?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary is 972nd of 1,457 and East Henderson High is 173rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).