Erwin Middle vs West Buncombe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 761 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
545 students
West Buncombe Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
580 students
| Measure | Erwin Middle Asheville, North Carolina | West Buncombe Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 469 | #391 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13062 of 15,369 | #28002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 545 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 59% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Buncombe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 23.8).
- •West Buncombe Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 29%).
- •West Buncombe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •West Buncombe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Erwin Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •West Buncombe Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 545.
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 West Buncombe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Buncombe Elementary ranks higher (45.9 vs 23.8 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 West Buncombe Elementary?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Middle: 545. West Buncombe Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Middle and West Buncombe Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Erwin Middle is 328th of 469 and West Buncombe Elementary is 391st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).