Claxton Elementary vs Nesbitt Discovery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 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
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Claxton Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 1,457 | #106 of 528 |
| National rank | #15427 of 50,301 | #5161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 405 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 97.5% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claxton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 62.5).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 48%).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 21.9).
- •Claxton Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 372.
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 Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Claxton Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 62.5 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 Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claxton Elementary: 405. Nesbitt Discovery Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claxton Elementary and Nesbitt Discovery Academy rank in North Carolina?
Claxton Elementary is 187th of 1,457 and Nesbitt Discovery Academy is 106th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).