Dana Elementary vs Upward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
Upward Elementary
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Dana Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina | Upward Elementary Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,457 | #992 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40139 of 50,301 | #42269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 403 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Hendersonville | Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 24.1).
- •Dana Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Dana Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Upward Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Dana Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 389.
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 Upward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dana Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 24.1 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 Upward Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Elementary: 403. Upward Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Elementary and Upward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dana Elementary is 859th of 1,457 and Upward Elementary is 992nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).