Emma Elementary vs Lucy S. Herring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Emma Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Lucy S. Herring Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,457 | #177 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41328 of 50,301 | #14728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 25.6).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 98.2%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Emma Elementary is the larger school with 277 students compared with 255.
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 Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy S. Herring Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 25.6 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 Emma Elementary and Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Elementary: 277. Lucy S. Herring Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Elementary and Lucy S. Herring Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Emma Elementary is 937th of 1,457 and Lucy S. Herring Elementary is 177th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).