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Best Schools in 28804, NC
28804, NC has 28 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,034 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28804 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28804, NC
The top high schools in 28804, 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. North Buncombe High
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Reynolds High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
4. Asheville High
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
5. Erwin High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28804, NC
The top middle schools in 28804, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. Asheville Middle
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
4. Reynolds Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
5. Eblen Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
6. Erwin Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28804, NC
The top elementary schools in 28804, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Buncombe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 588 Students
2. Weaverville Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 303 Students
3. Claxton Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
4. Haw Creek Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
5. Bell Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
6. North Buncombe Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
7. Ira B Jones Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
8. Emma Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
9. Woodfin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 134 Students
10. Hanger Hall School
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Hanger Hall School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28804, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28804, NC has a total population of 23,973 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28804, 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 28804, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28804, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28804, 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 28804, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28804, NC
How many schools are in 28804, NC?
28804, NC has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,034 students in total.
How do schools in 28804 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 28804 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28804 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28804?
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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