Eblen Intermediate vs Nesbitt Discovery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eblen Intermediate
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
566 students
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Eblen Intermediate Asheville, North Carolina | Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 469 | #106 of 528 |
| National rank | #11468 of 15,369 | #5161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 566 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 97.5% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 32.2).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 44%).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 36%).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Eblen Intermediate does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.9).
- •Eblen Intermediate is the larger school with 566 students compared with 372.
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 Eblen Intermediate better than Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks higher (62.5 vs 32.2 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 Eblen Intermediate and Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eblen Intermediate: 566. Nesbitt Discovery Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eblen Intermediate and Nesbitt Discovery Academy rank in North Carolina?
Eblen Intermediate is 247th of 469 and Nesbitt Discovery Academy is 106th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).