Enka Middle vs Sand Hill-Venable Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enka Middle
Candler · Public middle · Grades 7–8
588 students
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
590 students
| Measure | Enka Middle Candler, North Carolina | Sand Hill-Venable Elem Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 469 | #686 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11803 of 15,369 | #36395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 588 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| city | Candler | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 30.6).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.5%).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Sand Hill-Venable Elem is the larger school with 590 students compared with 588.
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 Middle better than Sand Hill-Venable Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Hill-Venable Elem ranks higher (33.3 vs 30.6 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 Enka Middle and Sand Hill-Venable Elem?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Candler and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enka Middle: 588. Sand Hill-Venable Elem: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enka Middle and Sand Hill-Venable Elem rank in North Carolina?
Enka Middle is 257th of 469 and Sand Hill-Venable Elem is 686th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).