Dana Elementary vs North Henderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 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
North Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
| Measure | Dana Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | North Henderson High Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,457 | #163 of 528 |
| National rank | #40139 of 50,301 | #7008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 403 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Henderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 27.4).
- •North Henderson High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •North Henderson High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •North Henderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Dana Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •North Henderson High is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 403.
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 North Henderson High?
On the Success Index (US), North Henderson High ranks higher (55.1 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 North Henderson High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Elementary: 403. North Henderson High: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Elementary and North Henderson High rank in North Carolina?
Dana Elementary is 859th of 1,457 and North Henderson High is 163rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).