Best high schools in Asheville (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Asheville, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 169Asheville HighAsheville · Public High57% Math proficiency · 1,221 students
- 266SilsaAsheville · Public High57% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 363The Franklin School of InnovationAsheville · Charter High43% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 463Nesbitt Discovery AcademyAsheville · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 553Early CollegeAsheville · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 271 students
- 645Reynolds HighAsheville · Public High62% Math proficiency · 1,169 students
- 744Roberson HighAsheville · Public High53% Math proficiency · 1,479 students
- 834Erwin HighAsheville · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,013 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asheville High Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.9 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,221 |
| 2 | Silsa Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 3 | The Franklin School of Innovation Asheville · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 63.3 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 4 | Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 5 | Early College Asheville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 52.6 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 271 |
| 6 | Reynolds High Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,169 |
| 7 | Roberson High Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,479 |
| 8 | Erwin High Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,013 |
Asheville High in Asheville leads the 2025 list of high schools in Asheville with a Success Index (US) of 68.9. Of the 8 schools shown, 7 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina high schools rankings, every school on the Asheville 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 Asheville?
Asheville High in Asheville, North Carolina ranks first among high schools in Asheville with a Success Index (US) of 68.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,221).
How are high schools in Asheville 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.