North Buncombe High School vs. Owen High School
Should I attend North Buncombe High School or Owen High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Buncombe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Owen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 978 students in grades 9-12, North Buncombe High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 676 students in grades 9-12, Owen High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
978 students
676 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#427 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
292
187
Grade 10 Students
244
195
Grade 11 Students
238
154
Grade 12 Students
204
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
80%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
