Bruce Drysdale Elementary vs Hendersonville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 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 Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Bruce Drysdale Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Hendersonville Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,457 | #62 of 469 |
| National rank | #41980 of 50,301 | #4861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hendersonville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 24.5).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.8).
- •Hendersonville Middle is the larger school with 540 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 Hendersonville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hendersonville Middle ranks higher (62.8 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 Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary: 473. Hendersonville Middle: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Drysdale Elementary and Hendersonville Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary is 972nd of 1,457 and Hendersonville Middle is 62nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).