North Buncombe High School vs. Reynolds High School
Should I attend North Buncombe High School or Reynolds 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
Reynolds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 1,140 students in grades 9-12, Reynolds High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
978 students
1,140 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#225 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Graduation Rate
94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
292
336
Grade 10 Students
244
281
Grade 11 Students
238
275
Grade 12 Students
204
248
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
80%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%