Hominy Valley Elementary vs Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Lucy S. Herring Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 6.5/10. Hominy Valley Elementary is significantly larger with 428 students, about 1.6× the size of Lucy S. Herring Elementary (270). In math proficiency, Hominy Valley Elementary 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
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville, NC
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
270 students
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| Metric | Hominy Valley Elementary | Lucy S. Herring Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 4.6 | 9.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.6% | 47.4% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 9.7 |
| State Rank | #1,218 of 2,660 | #111 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hominy Valley Elementary | Lucy S. Herring Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 49.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
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 |