Buncombe County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 22,045 students in Buncombe County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Buncombe County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Buncombe County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
69 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
273 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4,504 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
20%
# Black Students
1,497 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
7%
25%
# White Students
14,556 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
66%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
99 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,093 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
1,559
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,769
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,572
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,708
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,653
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,572
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,632
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,581
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,656
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,987
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,965
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,752
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,589
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,078 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Buncombe County Schools School District?
Buncombe County Schools School District manages 45 public schools serving 22,045 students.
What is the rank of Buncombe County Schools School District?
Buncombe County Schools School District is ranked #136 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe County Schools School District?
66% of Buncombe County Schools School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buncombe County Schools School District?
Buncombe County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Buncombe County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 45 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 22,045 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
