Enka High vs The Franklin School of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
The Franklin School of Innovation
Asheville · Charter high · Grades 5–12
717 students
| Measure | Enka High Candler, North Carolina | The Franklin School of Innovation Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 528 | #102 of 528 |
| National rank | #11606 of 16,910 | #4971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 1,051 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | Candler | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Franklin School of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 37.4).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 99.7%).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.7).
- •Enka High is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 717.
- •Enka High is a public school while The Franklin School of Innovation is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Franklin School of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), The Franklin School of Innovation ranks higher (63.3 vs 37.4 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 The Franklin School of Innovation?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Candler and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enka High: 1,051. The Franklin School of Innovation: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enka High and The Franklin School of Innovation rank in North Carolina?
Enka High is 298th of 528 and The Franklin School of Innovation is 102nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).