Jonathan Valley Elementary vs Tuscola High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Tuscola High
Waynesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
873 students
| Measure | Jonathan Valley Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina | Tuscola High Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 1,457 | #299 of 528 |
| National rank | #30370 of 50,301 | #11627 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 336 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Waynesville | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonathan Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 37.4).
- •Tuscola High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Jonathan Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Jonathan Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Jonathan Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.8).
- •Tuscola High is the larger school with 873 students compared with 336.
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 Jonathan Valley Elementary better than Tuscola High?
On the Success Index (US), Jonathan Valley Elementary ranks higher (42.4 vs 37.4 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 Jonathan Valley Elementary and Tuscola High?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonathan Valley Elementary: 336. Tuscola High: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonathan Valley Elementary and Tuscola High rank in North Carolina?
Jonathan Valley Elementary is 467th of 1,457 and Tuscola High is 299th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).