Excellent
#232 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 9% in state
North Buncombe Middle
Middle School · Buncombe County Schools · Weaverville, NC
A Buncombe County Schools middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
51 N Buncombe School Road, Weaverville, NC 28787
- Math 67% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Buncombe Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Buncombe 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Mountain Christian AcadenyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Cane Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 470 | Compare → |
| Valley Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 634 | 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.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #5 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 Middle is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Buncombe Middle
North Buncombe Middle is a public middle school in Weaverville, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 508 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Buncombe Middle
What grades does North Buncombe Middle serve?
North Buncombe Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend North Buncombe Middle?
North Buncombe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Buncombe Middle rank in NC?
North Buncombe Middle ranks #232 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Buncombe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Buncombe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 North Buncombe Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Buncombe Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Buncombe Middle a charter school?
No, North Buncombe Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Buncombe Middle a Title I school?
No, North Buncombe Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Buncombe Middle?
99.4% of students at North Buncombe 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
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (828) 645-7944
- 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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