Candor Elementary vs Ira B Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 257 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candor Elementary
Candor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Ira B Jones Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Candor Elementary Candor, North Carolina | Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1178 of 1,457 | #212 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45429 of 50,301 | #17656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| city | Candor | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ira B Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 19.0).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 368.
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 Candor Elementary better than Ira B Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ira B Jones Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 19.0 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 Candor Elementary and Ira B Jones Elementary?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Candor and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candor Elementary: 368. Ira B Jones Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candor Elementary and Ira B Jones Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Candor Elementary is 1178th of 1,457 and Ira B Jones Elementary is 212th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).