Early College vs Mountain City Public Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–13
271 students
Mountain City Public Montessori
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
137 students
| Measure | Early College Asheville, North Carolina | Mountain City Public Montessori Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 528 | #771 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7686 of 16,910 | #38223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 271 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | – |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 30.5).
- •Mountain City Public Montessori does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.1).
- •Early College is the larger school with 271 students compared with 137.
- •Early College is a public school while Mountain City Public Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Early College better than Mountain City Public Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Early College ranks higher (52.6 vs 30.5 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 Early College and Mountain City Public Montessori?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College: 271. Mountain City Public Montessori: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College and Mountain City Public Montessori rank in North Carolina?
Early College is 184th of 528 and Mountain City Public Montessori is 771st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).