Emma Elementary vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 408 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
Northside Elementary
Norlina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Emma Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Northside Elementary Norlina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,457 | #1317 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41328 of 50,301 | #47751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Asheville | Norlina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 14.8).
- •Emma Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Emma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Emma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Emma Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
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 Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emma Elementary ranks higher (25.6 vs 14.8 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 Northside Elementary?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Norlina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Elementary: 277. Northside Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Elementary and Northside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Emma Elementary is 937th of 1,457 and Northside Elementary is 1317th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).