For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,053 students in 28787, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 94 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28787, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28787, NC are North Buncombe High School, Weaverville Elementary School and North Buncombe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28787 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28787, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28787, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Buncombe High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
890 Clarks Chapel Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4221
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: #22.
Weaverville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
129 S Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-3127
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-3127
Grades: 2-4
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
North Buncombe Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 N Buncombe School Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-7944
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-7944
Grades: 7-8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
North Windy Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Doan Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1892
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1892
Grades: 5-6
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
North Buncombe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Flat Creek Church Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-6054
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-6054
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4275
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4275
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28787, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28787, NC include North Buncombe High School, Weaverville Elementary School and North Buncombe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28787?
6 public schools are located in 28787.
What percentage of students in 28787 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28787 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28787?
28787 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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