Etowah Elementary vs Rugby Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etowah Elementary
Etowah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Rugby Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students
| Measure | Etowah Elementary Etowah, North Carolina | Rugby Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,457 | #37 of 469 |
| National rank | #14839 of 50,301 | #3442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 59% |
| city | Etowah | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rugby Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 64.9).
- •Etowah Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Rugby Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Rugby Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 52.6%).
- •Etowah Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Rugby Middle is the larger school with 849 students compared with 302.
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 Etowah Elementary better than Rugby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rugby Middle ranks higher (69.6 vs 64.9 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 Etowah Elementary and Rugby Middle?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Etowah and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah Elementary: 302. Rugby Middle: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah Elementary and Rugby Middle rank in North Carolina?
Etowah Elementary is 180th of 1,457 and Rugby Middle is 37th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).