Best high schools in Buncombe County Schools (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Buncombe County Schools, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
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- 163Nesbitt Discovery AcademyAsheville · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 253Early CollegeAsheville · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 271 students
- 348Owen HighBlack Mountain · Public High52% Math proficiency · 649 students
- 445Reynolds HighAsheville · Public High62% Math proficiency · 1,169 students
- 544Roberson HighAsheville · Public High53% Math proficiency · 1,479 students
- 642North Buncombe HighWeaverville · Public High63% Math proficiency · 896 students
- 737Enka HighCandler · Public High41% Math proficiency · 1,051 students
- 834Erwin HighAsheville · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,013 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 2 | Early College Asheville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 52.6 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 271 |
| 3 | Owen High Black Mountain · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 47.6 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 649 |
| 4 | Reynolds High Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,169 |
| 5 | Roberson High Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,479 |
| 6 | North Buncombe High Weaverville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 896 |
| 7 | Enka High Candler · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 1,051 |
| 8 | Erwin High Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,013 |
Nesbitt Discovery Academy in Asheville leads the 2025 list of high schools in Buncombe County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 62.5. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina high schools rankings, every school on the Buncombe County Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Buncombe County Schools?
Nesbitt Discovery Academy in Asheville, North Carolina ranks first among high schools in Buncombe County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 372).
How are high schools in Buncombe County Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.