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Best Schools in 28806, NC
28806, NC has 35 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 17,011 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 28806 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28806, NC
The top high schools in 28806, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nesbitt Discovery Academy
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. The Franklin School Of Innovation
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The Franklin School Of Innovation • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 694 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. Enka High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
6. Erwin High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28806, NC
The top middle schools in 28806, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Springs Middle
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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. Enka Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 573 Students
5. Enka Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
6. Eblen Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
7. Erwin Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28806, NC
The top elementary schools in 28806, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Buncombe Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 588 Students
2. Lucy S. Herring Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
3. Isaac Dickson Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
4. Hominy Valley Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
5. Francine Delany New School
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Francine Delany New School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 178 Students
6. Estes Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 732 Students
7. Leicester Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
8. Hall Fletcher Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
9. Asheville Peak Academy
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Asheville Peak Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 90 Students
10. Sand Hill-venable Elem
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28806, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28806, NC has a total population of 44,677 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28806, 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 28806, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28806, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28806, 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 28806, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28806, NC
How many schools are in 28806, NC?
28806, NC has 35 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 17,011 students in total.
How do schools in 28806 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 28806 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 28806 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28806?
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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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations