Dana Elementary vs Henderson County Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Henderson County Early College
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–13
197 students
| Measure | Dana Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Henderson County Early College Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,457 | #54 of 528 |
| National rank | #40139 of 50,301 | #2888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 403 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 32.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 95% |
| city | Hendersonville | Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 27.4).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 37%).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 34%).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Dana Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 32.8).
- •Dana Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 197.
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 Dana Elementary better than Henderson County Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson County Early College ranks higher (71.7 vs 27.4 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 Dana Elementary and Henderson County Early College?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Elementary: 403. Henderson County Early College: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Elementary and Henderson County Early College rank in North Carolina?
Dana Elementary is 859th of 1,457 and Henderson County Early College is 54th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).