Isaac Dickson Elementary vs Nesbitt Discovery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Isaac Dickson Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 1,457 | #106 of 528 |
| National rank | #11658 of 50,301 | #5161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 97.5% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 62.5).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 56%).
- •Nesbitt Discovery Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 64%).
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 98.7%).
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 21.9).
- •Isaac Dickson Elementary is the larger school with 390 students compared with 372.
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 Isaac Dickson Elementary better than Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac Dickson Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 62.5 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 Isaac Dickson Elementary and Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac Dickson Elementary: 390. Nesbitt Discovery Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac Dickson Elementary and Nesbitt Discovery Academy rank in North Carolina?
Isaac Dickson Elementary is 147th of 1,457 and Nesbitt Discovery Academy is 106th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).