Junaluska Elementary vs Waynesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Waynesville Middle
Waynesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Junaluska Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina | Waynesville Middle Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,457 | #158 of 469 |
| National rank | #29527 of 50,301 | #9610 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| city | Waynesville | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junaluska Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 41.0).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Waynesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Junaluska Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •Waynesville Middle is the larger school with 727 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 Waynesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Junaluska Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 41.0 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 Waynesville Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junaluska Elementary: 428. Waynesville Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junaluska Elementary and Waynesville Middle rank in North Carolina?
Junaluska Elementary is 442nd of 1,457 and Waynesville Middle is 158th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).