Johnston Elementary vs Lucy S. Herring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnston Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
217 students
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Johnston Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Lucy S. Herring Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1302 of 1,457 | #177 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47536 of 50,301 | #14728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 49% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 15.2).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 98.6%).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Lucy S. Herring Elementary is the larger school with 255 students compared with 217.
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 Johnston Elementary better than Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy S. Herring Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 15.2 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 Johnston Elementary and Lucy S. Herring Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Elementary: 217. Lucy S. Herring Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Elementary and Lucy S. Herring Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Johnston Elementary is 1302nd of 1,457 and Lucy S. Herring Elementary is 177th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).