Hazelwood Elementary vs Waynesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Waynesville Middle
Waynesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Hazelwood Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina | Waynesville Middle Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,457 | #158 of 469 |
| National rank | #38477 of 50,301 | #9610 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| city | Waynesville | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waynesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 30.1).
- •Waynesville Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Waynesville Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Waynesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Waynesville Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •Waynesville Middle is the larger school with 727 students compared with 490.
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 Waynesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Waynesville Middle ranks higher (41.0 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 Waynesville Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood Elementary: 490. Waynesville Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood Elementary and Waynesville Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hazelwood Elementary is 786th of 1,457 and Waynesville Middle is 158th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).