Ira B Jones Elementary vs North Buncombe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 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
North Buncombe Middle
Weaverville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
516 students
| Measure | Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | North Buncombe Middle Weaverville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 1,457 | #114 of 469 |
| National rank | #17656 of 50,301 | #7818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 369 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Asheville | Weaverville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ira B Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 49.2).
- •North Buncombe Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •North Buncombe Middle is the larger school with 516 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 North Buncombe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ira B Jones Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 49.2 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 Ira B Jones Elementary and North Buncombe Middle?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Weaverville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira B Jones Elementary: 369. North Buncombe Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira B Jones Elementary and North Buncombe Middle rank in North Carolina?
Ira B Jones Elementary is 212th of 1,457 and North Buncombe Middle is 114th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).