Below Average
#2188 of 2,648 schools in NC
Enka Middle
Middle School · Buncombe County Schools · Candler, NC
A Buncombe County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
390 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715
- Math 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Enka Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 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 Middle 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average518/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 | 2.9 mi | 1,218 | Compare → |
| Eliada AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Erwin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 4.9 mi | 536 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #39 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 Middle is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Enka Middle
Enka Middle is a public middle school in Candler, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 617 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,188 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Enka Middle
What grades does Enka Middle serve?
Enka Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Enka Middle?
Enka Middle has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enka Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Enka Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Enka Middle rank in NC?
Enka Middle ranks #2,188 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Enka Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Enka Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Enka Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Enka Middle a charter school?
No, Enka Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Enka Middle a Title I school?
No, Enka Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enka Middle?
99.5% of students at Enka Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (828) 670-5010
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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