Claxton Elementary vs Mountain City Public Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claxton Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Mountain City Public Montessori
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
137 students
| Measure | Claxton Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Mountain City Public Montessori Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 1,457 | #771 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15427 of 50,301 | #38223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 405 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claxton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 30.5).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 22.8).
- •Claxton Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 137.
- •Claxton Elementary is a public school while Mountain City Public Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Claxton Elementary better than Mountain City Public Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Claxton Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 30.5 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 Claxton Elementary and Mountain City Public Montessori?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claxton Elementary: 405. Mountain City Public Montessori: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claxton Elementary and Mountain City Public Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Claxton Elementary is 187th of 1,457 and Mountain City Public Montessori is 771st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).