Reynolds Middle School

2 Rocket Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 490 students in grades 6-8, Reynolds Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Reynolds Middle School's student population of 490 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
DEVELOPING, LEARNING, LEADING.

School Rankings

Reynolds Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reynolds Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1737 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
44%
51%
39%
50%
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
21%
24%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
24.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reynolds Middle School's ranking?
Reynolds Middle School is ranked #1737 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Reynolds Middle School often compared to?
Reynolds Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cane Creek Middle School, Owen Middle School, Valley Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reynolds Middle School?
490 students attend Reynolds Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Reynolds Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reynolds Middle School?
Reynolds Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reynolds Middle School offer ?
Reynolds Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reynolds Middle School part of?
Reynolds Middle School is part of Buncombe County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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