D F Walker Elementary vs Ira B Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 534 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D F Walker Elementary
Edenton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students
Ira B Jones Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | D F Walker Elementary Edenton, North Carolina | Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 1,457 | #212 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38988 of 50,301 | #17656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | 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 | 40% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | Edenton | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ira B Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 29.3).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •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 D F Walker Elementary better than Ira B Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ira B Jones Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 29.3 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 D F Walker Elementary and Ira B Jones Elementary?
About 534 km in a straight line, between Edenton and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D F Walker Elementary: 368. Ira B Jones Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D F Walker Elementary and Ira B Jones Elementary rank in North Carolina?
D F Walker Elementary is 808th 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).