For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 10,777 students in Buncombe County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Buncombe County, NC are Nesbitt Discovery Academy, Early College and Reynolds High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Buncombe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Buncombe County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nesbitt Discovery Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buncombe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Early College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 232-4123
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 232-4123
Grades: 9-13
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Reynolds High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Rocket Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 298-2500
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 298-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #44.
Enka High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #55.
North Buncombe High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
890 Clarks Chapel Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4221
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: #66.
Roberson High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1765
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1765
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #77.
Owen High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #88.
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2700
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Asheville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2500
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #1010.
Ic Imagine
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Grades: K-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #1111.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8143
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8143
Grades: 5-12
| 668 students
Rank: #1212.
Erwin High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4251
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1313.
Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
175 Bingham Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 255-5102
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 255-5102
Grades: K-12
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 232-4123
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 232-4123
Grades: 11-13
| 32 students
Buncombe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
128 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Grades: 2-8
| 59 students
741 Old Us 70 Hwy
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Swannanoa Valley Youth Dev Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
741 Old Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buncombe County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Buncombe County, NC include Nesbitt Discovery Academy, Early College and Reynolds High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buncombe County, NC?
15 public high schools are located in Buncombe County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe County, NC?
Buncombe County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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