Emma Elementary vs Johnston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
277 students
Johnston Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
217 students
| Measure | Emma Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Johnston Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,457 | #1302 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41328 of 50,301 | #47536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 277 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 15.2).
- •Emma Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Emma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Emma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Emma Elementary is the larger school with 277 students compared with 217.
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 Emma Elementary better than Johnston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emma Elementary ranks higher (25.6 vs 15.2 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 Emma Elementary and Johnston Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Elementary: 277. Johnston Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Elementary and Johnston Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Emma Elementary is 937th of 1,457 and Johnston Elementary is 1302nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).