Hazelwood Elementary vs Shining Rock Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 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
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Waynesville · Charter other · Grades K–12
616 students
| Measure | Hazelwood Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina | Shining Rock Classical Academy Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #786 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #38477 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 490 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | Waynesville | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Shining Rock Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Shining Rock Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.9).
- •Shining Rock Classical Academy is the larger school with 616 students compared with 490.
- •Hazelwood Elementary is a public school while Shining Rock Classical Academy is a charter 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 Hazelwood Elementary better than Shining Rock Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hazelwood Elementary and Shining Rock Classical Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood Elementary: 490. Shining Rock Classical Academy: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood Elementary and Shining Rock Classical Academy rank in North Carolina?
Hazelwood Elementary is 786th of 1,457 and Shining Rock Classical Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).