Mars Hill Elementary vs North Buncombe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mars Hill Elementary
Mars Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
North Buncombe Elementary
Weaverville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
593 students
| Measure | Mars Hill Elementary Mars Hill, North Carolina | North Buncombe Elementary Weaverville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,457 | #522 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #26244 of 50,301 | #32266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 445 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Mars Hill | Weaverville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 39.5).
- •Mars Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Mars Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •North Buncombe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Mars Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •North Buncombe Elementary is the larger school with 593 students compared with 445.
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 Mars Hill Elementary better than North Buncombe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Hill Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 39.5 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 Mars Hill Elementary and North Buncombe Elementary?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Mars Hill and Weaverville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Hill Elementary: 445. North Buncombe Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Hill Elementary and North Buncombe Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mars Hill Elementary is 347th of 1,457 and North Buncombe Elementary is 522nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).