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#234 of 404 private schools in NC
French Broad River Academy-boys
Middle School · Asheville, NC
A private middle school in Asheville, NC serving grades 6th – 8th.
1900 RIVERSIDE DR, Asheville, NC 28804
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
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Where French Broad River Academy-boys 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,723/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,709
Median home value
$528,500
Median rent
$1,399/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Broad River Academy-girls CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Reynolds Mountain Christian AcadenyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Eblen IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–6 | 1.6 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Erwin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 536 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
French Broad River Academy-boys is listed in Asheville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About French Broad River Academy-boys
French Broad River Academy-boys is a private middle school in Asheville, NC, serving approximately 72 students in grades 6th-8th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about French Broad River Academy-boys
What grades does French Broad River Academy-boys serve?
French Broad River Academy-boys serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend French Broad River Academy-boys?
French Broad River Academy-boys has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Broad River Academy-boys?
The student-teacher ratio at French Broad River Academy-boys is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does French Broad River Academy-boys rank in NC?
French Broad River Academy-boys ranks #234 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is French Broad River Academy-boys's MySchoolScout rating?
French Broad River Academy-boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is French Broad River Academy-boys a private school?
Yes, French Broad River Academy-boys is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is French Broad River Academy-boys a religious school?
No, French Broad River Academy-boys is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Phone
- (828) 348-4320
- Area population (ZIP 28804)
- 25,141
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 28804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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