Johnston Elementary vs West Buncombe Elementary
West Buncombe Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 7.4/10. West Buncombe Elementary is significantly larger with 578 students, about 3.1× the size of Johnston Elementary (184). In math proficiency, West Buncombe Elementary leads at 59.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Johnston Elementary
Asheville, NC
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
184 students
West Buncombe Elementary
Asheville, NC
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
578 students
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| Metric | Johnston Elementary | West Buncombe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 7.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 99.5% |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| State Rank | #586 of 2,660 | #204 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 78th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Johnston Elementary | West Buncombe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 59.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Asheville (28806) | Asheville (28806) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,925 | $59,925 |
| Median Home Value | $335,800 | $335,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.5% | 44.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 21 min |