Very Good
#695 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 26% in state
Enka Intermediate
Middle School · Buncombe County Schools · Candler, NC
A Buncombe County Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
125 Asheville Commerce Parkway, Candler, NC 28715
- Math 52% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Enka Intermediate score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Enka Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average518/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,950
Median home value
$291,900
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ic ImagineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,218 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Temple Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Eliada AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #17 of 45
- District spending per student
- $13,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Enka Intermediate is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Enka Intermediate
Enka Intermediate is a public middle school in Candler, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 577 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Enka Intermediate
What grades does Enka Intermediate serve?
Enka Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Enka Intermediate?
Enka Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enka Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Enka Intermediate is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Enka Intermediate rank in NC?
Enka Intermediate ranks #695 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Enka Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Enka Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Enka Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Enka Intermediate has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Enka Intermediate a charter school?
No, Enka Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Enka Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Enka Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enka Intermediate?
99.5% of students at Enka Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (828) 255-1380
- Area population (ZIP 28715)
- 28,770
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28715; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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