Best Schools in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC has a total of 59 schools including 15 high schools, 10 middle schools and 31 elementary schools. A total of 22,740 students attend Asheville, NC schools. On average, schools in Asheville score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Asheville greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC has 15 high schools with 6,106 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Asheville score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Asheville greatly exceed expectations.
1. Nesbitt Discovery Academy
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. Henderson County Early College
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students
3. Early College
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 274 Students
4. Reynolds High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
5. School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
6. Asheville High
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
7. The Franklin School Of Innovation
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The Franklin School Of Innovation • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 694 Students
8. Erwin High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
9. Middle College
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC has 10 middle schools with 5,383 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Asheville score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Asheville greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rugby Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 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. Enka Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
5. Montford North Star Academy
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 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. Erwin Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
9. Koontz Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 650 Students
10. Eblen Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC has 31 elementary schools with 9,737 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Asheville score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Asheville exceed expectations.
1. Glenn C Marlow Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
2. Evergreen Community Charter
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Evergreen Community Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 441 Students
3. Isaac Dickson Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
4. Francine Delany New School
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Francine Delany New School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 178 Students
5. Glen Arden Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
6. Claxton Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
7. West Buncombe Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 588 Students
8. Haw Creek Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
9. Hominy Valley Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
10. Lucy S. Herring Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Asheville, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Asheville, NC has a total population of 124,447 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Asheville, 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 Asheville, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Asheville, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Asheville, 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 Asheville, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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