Very Good
#748 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Middle College
High School · Buncombe County Schools · Asheville, NC
A Buncombe County Schools high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801
- Math 33% vs NC 56% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Middle College score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 33% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Middle College 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
$51,125
Median home value
$481,400
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Middle College is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle College
Middle College is a public high school in Asheville, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 38 students in grades 10th-UG with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #748 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle College
What grades does Middle College serve?
Middle College serves students in grades 10th through UG.
How many students attend Middle College?
Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle College rank in NC?
Middle College ranks #748 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Middle College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle College has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Middle College a charter school?
No, Middle College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle College a Title I school?
No, Middle College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle College?
28.9% of students at Middle College 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
- 10th – UG
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (828) 232-4123
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28801)
- 13,580
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- 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 28801; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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