Enka Intermediate vs Sand Hill-Venable Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enka Intermediate
Candler · Public middle · Grades 5–6
585 students
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
590 students
| Measure | Enka Intermediate Candler, North Carolina | Sand Hill-Venable Elem Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 469 | #686 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10212 of 15,369 | #36395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 585 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Candler | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Enka Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 33.3).
- •Enka Intermediate does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Enka Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.5%).
- •Enka Intermediate does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem is the larger school with 590 students compared with 585.
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 Intermediate better than Sand Hill-Venable Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Enka Intermediate ranks higher (38.3 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 Intermediate and Sand Hill-Venable Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Candler and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enka Intermediate: 585. Sand Hill-Venable Elem: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enka Intermediate and Sand Hill-Venable Elem rank in North Carolina?
Enka Intermediate is 187th of 469 and Sand Hill-Venable Elem is 686th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).