Etowah Elementary vs West Henderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 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
West Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
| Measure | Etowah Elementary Etowah, North Carolina | West Henderson High Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,457 | #72 of 528 |
| National rank | #14839 of 50,301 | #3623 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 302 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| city | Etowah | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Henderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 64.9).
- •West Henderson High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •West Henderson High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •West Henderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 52.6%).
- •Etowah Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •West Henderson High is the larger school with 1,053 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 West Henderson High?
On the Success Index (US), West Henderson High ranks higher (68.8 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 West Henderson High?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Etowah and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah Elementary: 302. West Henderson High: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah Elementary and West Henderson High rank in North Carolina?
Etowah Elementary is 180th of 1,457 and West Henderson High is 72nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).