Ira B Jones Elementary vs Nesbitt Discovery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ira B Jones Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 1,457 | #106 of 528 |
| National rank | #17656 of 50,301 | #5161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 369 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 97.5% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 60.8).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 50%).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 61%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.9).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy is the larger school with 372 students compared with 369.
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 Ira B Jones Elementary better than Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks higher (62.5 vs 60.8 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 Ira B Jones Elementary and Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira B Jones Elementary: 369. Nesbitt Discovery Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira B Jones Elementary and Nesbitt Discovery Academy rank in North Carolina?
Ira B Jones Elementary is 212th of 1,457 and Nesbitt Discovery Academy is 106th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).