Serving 588 students in grades 7-8, Enka Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Enka Middle serves the southwest part of Candler, NC, covering an area of approximately 97.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 6.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Enka Middle School's student population of 588 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Enka Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Enka Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1694 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enka Middle School's ranking?
Enka Middle School is ranked #1694 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Enka Middle School often compared to?
Enka Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asheville Middle School, Valley Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Enka Middle School?
588 students attend Enka Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Enka Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Enka Middle School?
Enka Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Enka Middle School offer ?
Enka Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Enka Middle School part of?
Enka Middle School is part of Buncombe County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Enka Middle School located?
Enka Middle School is located in the Enka neighborhood of Candler, NC.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
A school that supports teaching through humiliation should not be accepted by anyone! Calling children names is not an effective way to communicate with them and encourages disrespect.
2 10/10/2025
I am amazed that Rex Rolan is allowed to teach. No teacher should ever refer to a child as a loser. They need positive reinforcement.
2 10/10/2025
A teacher called a student a "loser" twice and once took 20% off an assignment for "being a loser." As a professional, as a teacher, as a human being there is no way anyone in his position should see this as funny. He said it was a joke. Not funny.
1 10/10/2025
Teacher need to learn where the hall numbers are to be able to direct New comers instead of looking at them like their crazy. Just wasn't a good experience.
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