Erwin Middle vs Johnston Elementary
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.
Erwin Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
545 students
Johnston Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
217 students
| Measure | Erwin Middle Asheville, North Carolina | Johnston Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 469 | #1302 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13062 of 15,369 | #47536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 545 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erwin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 15.2).
- •Erwin Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Erwin Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Erwin Middle is the larger school with 545 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 Middle better than Johnston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Erwin Middle ranks higher (23.8 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 Middle and Johnston Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Middle: 545. Johnston Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Middle and Johnston Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Erwin Middle is 328th of 469 and Johnston Elementary is 1302nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).