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#211 of 404 private schools in NC

French Broad River Academy-girls Campus

Middle School · Asheville, NC

A private middle school in Asheville, NC serving grades 6th – 8th.

Private

1420 RIVERSIDE DR, Asheville, NC 28804

  • 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,162
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Enrollment69
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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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The neighborhood

Where French Broad River Academy-girls Campus 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,723/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Asheville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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)

White92.8%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
French Broad River Academy-boysPrivate · tuition6.1private6–80.7 mi72Compare →
Eblen IntermediateEnrollment path unverified5.85–61.2 mi550Compare →
Erwin MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.67–81.7 mi536Compare →
Eliada AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–112.0 mi12Compare →

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-girls Campus is listed in Asheville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About French Broad River Academy-girls Campus

French Broad River Academy-girls Campus is a private middle school in Asheville, NC, serving approximately 69 students in grades 6th-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about French Broad River Academy-girls Campus

What grades does French Broad River Academy-girls Campus serve?

French Broad River Academy-girls Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend French Broad River Academy-girls Campus?

French Broad River Academy-girls Campus has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at French Broad River Academy-girls Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at French Broad River Academy-girls Campus is 4.3:1. 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-girls Campus rank in NC?

French Broad River Academy-girls Campus ranks #211 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is French Broad River Academy-girls Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

French Broad River Academy-girls Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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-girls Campus a private school?

Yes, French Broad River Academy-girls Campus is a private all-girls 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-girls Campus a religious school?

No, French Broad River Academy-girls Campus is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
69
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Buncombe County
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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