Enka High vs Sand Hill-Venable Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enka High
Candler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
590 students
| Measure | Enka High Candler, North Carolina | Sand Hill-Venable Elem Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 528 | #686 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11606 of 16,910 | #36395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,051 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Candler | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Enka High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 33.3).
- •Enka High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.7%).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Enka High is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 590.
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 Enka High better than Sand Hill-Venable Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Enka High ranks higher (37.4 vs 33.3 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 Enka High and Sand Hill-Venable Elem?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Candler and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enka High: 1,051. Sand Hill-Venable Elem: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enka High and Sand Hill-Venable Elem rank in North Carolina?
Enka High is 298th of 528 and Sand Hill-Venable Elem is 686th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).