Haw Creek Elementary vs Oakley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haw Creek Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Oakley Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Haw Creek Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Oakley Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 1,457 | #1217 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29584 of 50,301 | #46187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haw Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 17.8).
- •Haw Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Haw Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •Oakley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.3%).
- •Haw Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •Oakley Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 402.
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 Haw Creek Elementary better than Oakley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Haw Creek Elementary ranks higher (43.5 vs 17.8 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 Haw Creek Elementary and Oakley Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haw Creek Elementary: 402. Oakley Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haw Creek Elementary and Oakley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Haw Creek Elementary is 443rd of 1,457 and Oakley Elementary is 1217th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).