Serving 508 students in grades 7-8, North Buncombe Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
North Buncombe Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Buncombe Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Buncombe Middle School is ranked #484 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Buncombe Middle School?
508 students attend North Buncombe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Buncombe Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Buncombe Middle School?
North Buncombe Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Buncombe Middle School offer ?
North Buncombe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is North Buncombe Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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