Bruce Drysdale Elementary vs Peachland-Polkton Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 206 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
Peachland-Polkton Elem
Peachland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
| Measure | Bruce Drysdale Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Peachland-Polkton Elem Peachland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,457 | #339 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41980 of 50,301 | #25710 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 473 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 65% |
| city | Hendersonville | Peachland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peachland-Polkton Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 24.5).
- •Peachland-Polkton Elem does better on math proficiency (65% vs 28%).
- •Peachland-Polkton Elem does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Bruce Drysdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.9).
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 Peachland-Polkton Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Peachland-Polkton Elem ranks higher (49.2 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 Peachland-Polkton Elem?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Peachland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary: 473. Peachland-Polkton Elem: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Drysdale Elementary and Peachland-Polkton Elem rank in North Carolina?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary is 972nd of 1,457 and Peachland-Polkton Elem is 339th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).