West Buncombe Elementary vs Lucy S. Herring Elementary
West Buncombe Elementary and Lucy S. Herring Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.2 out of 10. West Buncombe Elementary is significantly larger with 578 students, about 2.1× the size of Lucy S. Herring Elementary (270). 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.
West Buncombe Elementary
Asheville, NC
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
578 students
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville, NC
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
270 students
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| Metric | West Buncombe Elementary | Lucy S. Herring Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 47.4% |
| Environment Score | 8.6 | 9.7 |
| State Rank | #204 of 2,660 | #111 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Buncombe Elementary | Lucy S. Herring Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 59.0% | 49.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 50.0% | 61.0% |
| 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 |