IC Imagine vs Lucy S. Herring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
IC Imagine
Asheville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,239 students
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | IC Imagine Asheville, North Carolina | Lucy S. Herring Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #177 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #14728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,239 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •IC Imagine does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •IC Imagine is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 255.
- •IC Imagine is a charter school while Lucy S. Herring Elementary is a public 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 IC Imagine better than Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
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 IC Imagine and Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
IC Imagine: 1,239. Lucy S. Herring Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do IC Imagine and Lucy S. Herring Elementary rank in North Carolina?
IC Imagine is unranked and Lucy S. Herring Elementary is 177th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).