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Best Schools in 28803, NC
28803, NC has 25 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,665 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28803 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28803, NC
The top high schools in 28803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
2. Reynolds High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
3. Roberson High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
4. Asheville High
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
5. Owen High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
6. Enka High
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28803, NC
The top middle schools in 28803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Valley Springs Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 634 Students
3. Asheville Middle
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
4. Koontz Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 650 Students
5. Enka Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 573 Students
6. Reynolds Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
7. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
8. Enka Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28803, NC
The top elementary schools in 28803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
2. Glen Arden Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
3. Bell Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
4. Isaac Dickson Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
5. Estes Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 732 Students
6. Hall Fletcher Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
7. Avery's Creek Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
8. Sand Hill-venable Elem
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 534 Students
9. Williams Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
10. Oakley Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28803, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28803, NC has a total population of 34,028 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28803, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28803, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28803, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28803, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28803, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28803, NC
How many schools are in 28803, NC?
28803, NC has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,665 students in total.
How do schools in 28803 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 28803 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28803 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28803?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations