Hazelwood Elementary vs Junaluska Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelwood Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Junaluska Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Hazelwood Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina | Junaluska Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,457 | #442 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38477 of 50,301 | #29527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| city | Waynesville | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junaluska Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 30.1).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Hazelwood Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 428.
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 Hazelwood Elementary better than Junaluska Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Junaluska Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 30.1 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 Hazelwood Elementary and Junaluska Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood Elementary: 490. Junaluska Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood Elementary and Junaluska Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hazelwood Elementary is 786th of 1,457 and Junaluska Elementary is 442nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).