Hominy Valley Elementary vs The Franklin School of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hominy Valley Elementary
Candler · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students
The Franklin School of Innovation
Asheville · Charter high · Grades 5–12
717 students
| Measure | Hominy Valley Elementary Candler, North Carolina | The Franklin School of Innovation Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,457 | #102 of 528 |
| National rank | #26356 of 50,301 | #4971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 399 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Candler | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Franklin School of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 48.2).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 99.2%).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
- •The Franklin School of Innovation is the larger school with 717 students compared with 399.
- •Hominy Valley Elementary is a public school while The Franklin School of Innovation 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 Hominy Valley Elementary better than The Franklin School of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), The Franklin School of Innovation ranks higher (63.3 vs 48.2 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 Hominy Valley Elementary and The Franklin School of Innovation?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Candler and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hominy Valley Elementary: 399. The Franklin School of Innovation: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hominy Valley Elementary and The Franklin School of Innovation rank in North Carolina?
Hominy Valley Elementary is 351st of 1,457 and The Franklin School of Innovation is 102nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).