Very Good
#467 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 18% in state
North Buncombe High
High School · Buncombe County Schools · Weaverville, NC
A Buncombe County Schools high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
890 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville, NC 28787
- Math 67% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Buncombe High score 68% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Buncombe High 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weaverville), 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
$75,051
Median home value
$379,300
Median rent
$1,198/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28787; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbersong AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Enka HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,037 | Compare → |
| Nesbitt Discovery AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 379 | Compare → |
| Reynolds HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,156 | 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.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #10 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
North Buncombe High is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Buncombe High
North Buncombe High is a public high school in Weaverville, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 929 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #467 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Buncombe High
What grades does North Buncombe High serve?
North Buncombe High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Buncombe High?
North Buncombe High has an enrollment of approximately 929 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Buncombe High rank in NC?
North Buncombe High ranks #467 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Buncombe High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Buncombe High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 North Buncombe High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Buncombe High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Buncombe High a charter school?
No, North Buncombe High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Buncombe High a Title I school?
No, North Buncombe High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Buncombe High?
99.7% of students at North Buncombe High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (828) 645-4221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28787)
- 22,685
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 28787; 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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