Francine Delany New School vs Lucy S. Herring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 761 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francine Delany New School
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Francine Delany New School Asheville, North Carolina | Lucy S. Herring Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 1,457 | #177 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10514 of 50,301 | #14728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 193 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francine Delany New School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 65.1).
- •Francine Delany New School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Francine Delany New School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary is the larger school with 255 students compared with 193.
- •Francine Delany New School is a charter school while Lucy S. Herring Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Francine Delany New School better than Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Francine Delany New School ranks higher (71.1 vs 65.1 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 Francine Delany New School and Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francine Delany New School: 193. Lucy S. Herring Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francine Delany New School and Lucy S. Herring Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Francine Delany New School is 136th of 1,457 and Lucy S. Herring Elementary is 177th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).