Erwin High vs Johnston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
Johnston Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
217 students
| Measure | Erwin High Asheville, North Carolina | Johnston Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 528 | #1302 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12344 of 16,910 | #47536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,013 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 17% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erwin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 15.2).
- •Erwin High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Erwin High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Erwin High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 217.
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 Erwin High better than Johnston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Erwin High ranks higher (34.3 vs 15.2 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 Erwin High and Johnston Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin High: 1,013. Johnston Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin High and Johnston Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Erwin High is 327th of 528 and Johnston Elementary is 1302nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).