Dana Elementary vs Sugarloaf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 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
Sugarloaf Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Dana Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Sugarloaf Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,457 | #862 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40139 of 50,301 | #40177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 403 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.4 vs 27.4).
- •Sugarloaf Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dana Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Sugarloaf Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Sugarloaf Elementary is the larger school with 415 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 Sugarloaf Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dana Elementary and Sugarloaf Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Elementary: 403. Sugarloaf Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Elementary and Sugarloaf Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dana Elementary is 859th of 1,457 and Sugarloaf Elementary is 862nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).