Hominy Valley Elementary vs IC Imagine
Hominy Valley Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.9/10. IC Imagine is significantly larger with 1,218 students, about 2.8× the size of Hominy Valley Elementary (428). In math proficiency, IC Imagine leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Hominy Valley Elementary
Candler, NC
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
428 students
IC Imagine
Asheville, NC
5.9/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
1,218 students
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| Metric | Hominy Valley Elementary | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.6% | — |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #1,218 of 2,660 | #1,659 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hominy Valley Elementary | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hominy Valley Elementary | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 4th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 428 | 1,218 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.6% | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 90–94% |
| District | Buncombe County Schools | Invest Collegiate - Imagine |
| City | Candler | Asheville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Candler (28715) | Asheville (28806) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,950 | $59,925 |
| Median Home Value | $291,900 | $335,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,208 | $1,224 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.5% | 44.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 14.0% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 21 min |