Haw River Elementary vs Hazelwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 337 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haw River Elementary
Haw River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Hazelwood Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Haw River Elementary Haw River, North Carolina | Hazelwood Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1361 of 1,457 | #786 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48336 of 50,301 | #38477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 40% |
| city | Haw River | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 13.4).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Haw River Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.9).
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 River Elementary better than Hazelwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hazelwood Elementary ranks higher (30.1 vs 13.4 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 River Elementary and Hazelwood Elementary?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Haw River and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haw River Elementary: 490. Hazelwood Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haw River Elementary and Hazelwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Haw River Elementary is 1361st of 1,457 and Hazelwood Elementary is 786th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).