Hardin Park Elementary vs Watauga Innovation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin Park Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
854 students
Watauga Innovation Academy
Boone · Public high · Grades 9–12
292 students
| Measure | Hardin Park Elementary Boone, North Carolina | Watauga Innovation Academy Boone, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,457 | #122 of 528 |
| National rank | #9175 of 50,301 | #5834 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 854 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Boone | Boone |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardin Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 59.9).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 44.2%).
- •Hardin Park Elementary is the larger school with 854 students compared with 292.
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 Hardin Park Elementary better than Watauga Innovation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hardin Park Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 59.9 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 Hardin Park Elementary and Watauga Innovation Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Boone and Boone in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin Park Elementary: 854. Watauga Innovation Academy: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin Park Elementary and Watauga Innovation Academy rank in North Carolina?
Hardin Park Elementary is 115th of 1,457 and Watauga Innovation Academy is 122nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).