Early College vs Silsa
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 402 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–13
271 students
Silsa
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
332 students
| Measure | Early College Asheville, North Carolina | Silsa Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 528 | #89 of 528 |
| National rank | #7686 of 16,910 | #4389 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 57% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silsa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 52.6).
- •Early College does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Silsa does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74.5%).
- •Silsa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Silsa does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 27.1).
- •Silsa is the larger school with 332 students compared with 271.
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 Silsa?
On the Success Index (US), Silsa ranks higher (65.6 vs 52.6 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 Silsa?
About 402 m in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College: 271. Silsa: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College and Silsa rank in North Carolina?
Early College is 184th of 528 and Silsa is 89th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).