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Best Schools in 28805, NC
28805, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,868 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28805 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28805, NC
The top high schools in 28805, 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. Owen High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28805, NC
The top middle schools in 28805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 634 Students
2. Asheville Middle
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
3. Koontz Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 650 Students
4. Reynolds Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
5. Owen Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28805, NC
The top elementary schools in 28805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evergreen Community Charter
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Projected Test Scores
Evergreen Community Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 441 Students
2. Claxton Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
3. Haw Creek Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
4. Bell Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
5. Isaac Dickson Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
6. Estes Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 732 Students
7. Ira B Jones Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
8. Hall Fletcher Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 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 28805, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28805, NC has a total population of 18,606 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28805, 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 28805, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28805, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28805, 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 28805, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28805, NC
How many schools are in 28805, NC?
28805, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,868 students in total.
How do schools in 28805 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 28805 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28805 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28805?
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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