For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,168 students in 28803, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28803, NC are School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences, Roberson High School and Reynolds High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28803 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28803, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28803 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28803, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
419 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2700
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Roberson High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1765
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1765
Gr: 9-12 | 1,495 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Reynolds High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Rocket Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 298-2500
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 298-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Asheville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2500
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 350-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28803, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28803, NC include School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences, Roberson High School and Reynolds High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28803?
4 public high schools are located in 28803.
What is the racial composition of students in 28803?
28803 public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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