For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,694 students in 28806, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28806, NC are The Franklin School Of Innovation, Francine Delany New School and Ic Imagine. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28806 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28806, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28806, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Gr: 5-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Francine Delany New School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
119 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Ic Imagine
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Gr: K-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Erwin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Erwin Middle School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4264
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4264
Gr: 7-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
28806, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Asheville Primary (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
128 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Gr: 2-8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28806, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28806, NC include The Franklin School Of Innovation, Francine Delany New School and Ic Imagine.
How many public middle schools are located in 28806?
4 public middle schools are located in 28806.
What is the racial composition of students in 28806?
28806 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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