Junaluska Elementary vs Tuscola High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junaluska Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Tuscola High
Waynesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
873 students
| Measure | Junaluska Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina | Tuscola High Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,457 | #299 of 528 |
| National rank | #29527 of 50,301 | #11627 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| city | Waynesville | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junaluska Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 37.4).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.8).
- •Tuscola High is the larger school with 873 students compared with 428.
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 Junaluska Elementary better than Tuscola High?
On the Success Index (US), Junaluska Elementary ranks higher (43.6 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 Junaluska Elementary and Tuscola High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junaluska Elementary: 428. Tuscola High: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junaluska Elementary and Tuscola High rank in North Carolina?
Junaluska Elementary is 442nd of 1,457 and Tuscola High is 299th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).