Bruce Drysdale Elementary vs Hendersonville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
Hendersonville Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | Bruce Drysdale Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Hendersonville Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,457 | #74 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41980 of 50,301 | #6422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 72% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hendersonville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 24.5).
- •Hendersonville Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 28%).
- •Hendersonville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Hendersonville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Hendersonville Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Bruce Drysdale Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 323.
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 Hendersonville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hendersonville Elementary ranks higher (77.5 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 Hendersonville Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary: 473. Hendersonville Elementary: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Drysdale Elementary and Hendersonville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary is 972nd of 1,457 and Hendersonville Elementary is 74th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).