Best Schools in Buncombe County, NC
Buncombe County, NC has a total of 93 schools including 27 high schools, 14 middle schools and 49 elementary schools. A total of 35,107 students attend Buncombe County, NC schools. On average, schools in Buncombe County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buncombe County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buncombe County, NC
Buncombe County, NC has 27 high schools with 12,357 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 Buncombe County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buncombe County 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. Enka High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
7. Roberson High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
8. North Buncombe High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
9. Asheville High
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
10. The Franklin School Of Innovation
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The Franklin School Of Innovation • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 694 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buncombe County, NC
Buncombe County, NC has 14 middle schools with 7,546 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 Buncombe County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buncombe County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rugby Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. North Buncombe Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
3. Cane Creek Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
5. Valley Springs Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 634 Students
6. Asheville Middle
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
7. Enka Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
8. Montford North Star Academy
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
9. Reynolds Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
10. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buncombe County, NC
Buncombe County, NC has 49 elementary schools with 13,690 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 Buncombe County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buncombe County 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. Weaverville Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 303 Students
5. Fairview Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
6. Francine Delany New School
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Francine Delany New School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 178 Students
7. Glen Arden Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
8. Claxton Elementary
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Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
9. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
10. West Buncombe Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 588 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buncombe County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buncombe County, NC has a total population of 269,452 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buncombe County, 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 Buncombe County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buncombe County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buncombe County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buncombe County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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